HJR949 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Todd Greeson

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Joe HubbardJimmy MartinHarry ShiverJoe FaustChad FincherAlan BakerSteve McMillanJamie IsonJim McClendonRandy WoodJim BartonGerald H. AllenDickie DrakeRandy DavisH. Mac GipsonMike HillMac McCutcheonGregory CanfieldPat MooreJay LoveVictor GastonMike BallPaul DeMarcoJack WilliamsSteve ClouseBarry MaskCharles O. NewtonRichard J. LairdRon JohnsonAlan BootheBenjamin H. LewisMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersElaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryGeorge “Tootie” BandyArthur PayneAllen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordDavid GrimesPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenRobert BentleyFrank McDanielAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherSpencer CollierK.L. BrownJohn F. Knight JrDemetrius C. NewtonJames O. GordonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardThad McClammyEarl F. HilliardChris EnglandOliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyMike CurtisJody LetsonYusuf SalaamLocy BakerRonald GrantlandTammy IronsLaura HallArtis McCampbellJames L. ThomasBarbara Bigsby BoydJoseph C. MitchellJeff McLaughlinTerry SpicerRandy HinshawBetty Carol GrahamMike MillicanMarcel BlackHenry A. WhiteButch TaylorWilliam E. ThigpenJack PageJames C. FieldsJohn RobinsonPatricia ToddJohnny Mack MorrowJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasCam WardKen GuinTommy ShererAlan HarperThomas JacksonBill J. DukesLesley VanceWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleySteve HurstJames E. BuskeyMary MooreSeth HammettMerika ColemanRichard LindseyCraig Ford

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Gould, Joseph, commended

Summary

Alabama's Legislature commends Captain Joseph Gould for authoring the poem Old Glory and for his distinguished military service.

What This Bill Does

This is a commemorative resolution that officially honors Captain Joseph Gould for authoring the poem Old Glory and for his military career. It notes Old Glory's use in recognition ceremonies such as Honor Flight and outlines Gould's Navy service and civic contributions. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Gould as a gesture of gratitude by Alabama's citizens, and it does not create new laws or require spending.

Who It Affects

• Captain Joseph Gould, who is formally commended and recognized by the Alabama Legislature.
• Alabama residents, especially veterans and participants in patriotic or ceremonial events, who learn of or are inspired by the recognition of Gould's contributions.

Key Provisions

• Commends Captain Joseph Gould for authoring the poem Old Glory and for his distinguished military service.
• Recognizes that Old Glory is used in recognition ceremonies, including Honor Flight.
• Sets forth Gould's biographical highlights and naval service as part of the recognition (birth, Navy career, leadership roles, retirement, and related teaching/instructor work).
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Captain Gould.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory