HR480 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

Smith, Margaret Charles, commended posthumously

Summary

The Alabama House passes a ceremonial resolution honoring the late Margaret Charles Smith for her induction into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.

What This Bill Does

It designates formal recognition from the House for Margaret Charles Smith on the occasion of her Hall of Fame induction. The resolution highlights her life as a pioneering midwife who delivered thousands of babies, lists several notable achievements and honors she received, and expresses heartfelt gratitude to her family. It serves to publicly acknowledge her contributions and preserve her legacy in Alabama history.

Who It Affects

• Family of Margaret Charles Smith — receives formal recognition and gratitude from the House.
• Alabama residents and historians — gain awareness of Smith's contributions and the importance of the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.

Key Provisions

• Honors the late Margaret Charles Smith on the occasion of her induction into the Alabama Women's Hall of Fame.
• Recites biographical details and contributions (born 1906, raised by her grandmother, licensed midwife in 1949, delivered over 3,500 babies, long career, continued sharing knowledge).
• Notes awards and recognitions (first African-American to receive the keys to the City of Eutaw in 1983; coauthored 'Listen To Me Good' in 1996; recognized by the Congressional Black Caucus in 2003; lifetime award in 2004).
• Extends heartfelt gratitude and appreciation to her family.

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