HR158 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 BootheWarren BeckBenjamin H. LewisMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersElaine BeechRod ScottLawrence McAdoryArthur PayneAllen TreadawayDuwayne BridgesHoward SanderfordDavid GrimesPhil WilliamsMicky HammonGreg WrenRobert BentleyFrank McDanielAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherSpencer CollierGeorge “Tootie” BandyJohn 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

National Endowment for the Arts, The Big Read: Alabama Reads initiative, recognized

Summary

House resolution recognizing and proclaiming The Big Read: Alabama Reads as Alabama's official recognition of the National Endowment for the Arts' Big Read program.

What This Bill Does

It officially recognizes The Big Read: Alabama Reads as part of the National Endowment for the Arts' program, in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services. It notes the goal of revitalizing the role of literature in culture and increasing literacy by promoting reading for pleasure, with a focus on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer. It proclaims February through April 2010 as The Big Read months in Alabama and describes how Alabama Public Libraries and local partners will offer activities and provide discussion guides to support the initiative. It invites the Governor and Alabama Legislature to participate in the February 2, 2010 kickoff on the steps of the State House.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents who are encouraged to visit libraries, check out books, and participate in Big Read activities and discussions.
• Alabama Public Libraries and local partners who will build partnerships and offer educational and entertaining activities around the Big Read title.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and proclaims The Big Read: Alabama Reads as an NEA initiative in partnership with the Institute of Museum and Library Services.
• Proclaims February through April 2010 as The Big Read months in Alabama.
• States the goal of increasing literacy and promoting reading for pleasure, focusing on The Adventures of Tom Sawyer.
• Describes library partnerships with local officials, businesses, organizations, and schools to carry out activities and provide discussion guides.
• Notes that the initiative is funded by grants from the Alabama State Council on the Arts, the National Endowment for the Arts, and local grants.
• Invites the Governor and Alabama Legislature to participate in the February 2, 2010 kickoff on the steps of the State House.

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