SJR29 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: Guthrie, Richard, commended
Summary: The bill is a Senate Joint Resolution commending Dr. Richard Guthrie for receiving the Service to Agriculture Award from the Alabama Farmers Federation.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, this resolution formally recognizes and honors Dr. Richard Guthrie for his lifetime achievements and service to agriculture. It highlights his work as a soil scientist, dean of Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, and director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, as well as his prior service with the USDA. It also publicly congratulates him on receiving the Service to Agriculture Award and expresses appreciation from the Legislature.

Who It Affects
Dr. Richard Guthrie — receives formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, and the broader Alabama agricultural community — publicly acknowledged for leadership and contributions to soil science, agricultural education, and the state's farming sector.

Key Provisions
The Legislature commends Dr. Richard Guthrie for lifetime achievement and service in agriculture.
The resolution acknowledges Guthrie's roles as a soil scientist, Dean of Auburn University’s College of Agriculture, and Director of the Alabama Agricultural Experiment Station, along with his earlier work with the Soil Conservation Service and international contributions.
The resolution states it is offered in tribute and conveys heartiest congratulations for Guthrie's selection as the recipient of the Service to Agriculture Award from the Alabama Farmers Federation.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory