SJR140 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve French
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Arthur Orr Bobby D. Singleton Wendell Mitchell Myron Penn George M. “Marc” Keahey Tom Butler Phil Poole Larry Dixon Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Charles Bishop Harri Anne Smith Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Kim Benefield Lowell Barron J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Zeb Little Paul Sanford Larry Means Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Bobby Denton Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Hinton Mitchem T.D. “Ted” Little Jim Preuitt
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Hank Aaron Museum and Learning Center in Mobile, grand opening celebrated
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution celebrating the grand opening and establishment of the Hank Aaron Museum and Learning Center in Mobile, Alabama.
What This Bill Does
Publicly celebrates and recognizes the Hank Aaron Museum and Learning Center, including the relocation of Hank Aaron's boyhood home to Hank Aaron Stadium as part of the project. Describes the museum as providing an educational look into Aaron's childhood and rise to fame, with memorabilia and personal artifacts on display. Acknowledges the collaboration of the Mobile BayBears, Baseball Hall of Fame, City of Mobile, Mobile County, local businesses, community leaders, and historical preservation societies in making the project possible. Notes that Grand Opening Ceremonies occurred on April 14, 2010 at Hank Aaron Stadium.

Who It Affects
Hank Aaron family – their donated boyhood home has been relocated to become part of the museum and is acknowledged in the resolution.
City of Mobile and Mobile County – involved in establishing and hosting the museum at Hank Aaron Stadium.
Local businesses, community leaders, and historical preservation societies – recognized for their collaboration and support of the project.
Alabama residents and visitors interested in baseball history and education – gain access to a new educational and cultural site.

Key Provisions
The Legislature joins in celebrating the establishment of the Hank Aaron Museum and Learning Center featuring Hank Aaron's childhood home.
The boyhood home was donated by Hank Aaron's family to the City of Mobile and moved to Hank Aaron Stadium to become part of the museum.
The museum site will showcase memorabilia and artifacts that highlight Hank Aaron's family life and the influences that helped him become a legendary baseball figure, offering an educational experience.
The project is a collaborative effort involving the Mobile BayBears, Baseball Hall of Fame, the City of Mobile, Mobile County, area businesses, community leaders, and historical preservation societies, with the Grand Opening Ceremonies held on April 14, 2010 at Hank Aaron Stadium.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory