HR591 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

Sledge, Percy, commended

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes and commends Percy Sledge for his achievements as a musician and his role as a cultural ambassador for Alabama.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that honors Percy Sledge, an Alabama native known worldwide for songs like When a Man Loves a Woman. It highlights his major achievements and awards and expresses the House's appreciation and best wishes for his future endeavors. It does not create new laws or funding or affect government programs.

Who It Affects

• Percy Sledge — receives formal recognition and commendation from the state House.
• Alabama residents and the state's cultural community — may gain pride from public acknowledgment of a prominent native artist.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and commends Percy Sledge as Alabama's own musical ambassador.
• Summarizes his achievements and honors, including hit songs and major awards such as 'When a Man Loves a Woman,' top chart success, and inductions/awards (e.g., Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, W.C. Handy Awards, Lifework Award, Gold Star at the Alabama Music Hall of Fame).
• Expresses the House's highest tribute, appreciation, and best wishes for his future endeavors.
• Declares the resolution ceremonial in nature and not a change in law or funding.

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