SJR4 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: Rodney J. Evans Conference Center at Lake Jackson in Florala, named
Summary: The bill designates the Lake Jackson conference center in Florala as the Rodney J. Evans Conference Center to honor Sergeant Rodney J. Evans.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it names the Florala conference center as Rodney J. Evans Conference Center. It directs state officials to identify and display the new name on the building, creating a permanent recognition of Evans' actions in Vietnam and his Medal of Honor. It is a symbolic designation with no stated funding or policy changes.

Who It Affects
Florala city government and local residents, who will see the conference center named after Rodney J. Evans and expect signage reflecting the new designation.
Alabama state authorities and the general public, who will recognize the building by the new name and acknowledge Evans' heroism through the designation.

Key Provisions
Designates the Lake Jackson conference center in Florala, Alabama as the Rodney J. Evans Conference Center.
Requests proper officials to identify and display the newly designated name on the building.

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, Designation