SJR73 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 25, 2026

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: Bright Star Restaurant, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature commends Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer for winning the James Beard Foundation America's Classics Award and wishes it continued success.
What This Bill Does
States that Bright Star Restaurant in Bessemer is recognized for receiving the James Beard Foundation Award in the America's Classics category and will be honored at a May 2010 ceremony in New York City. Acknowledges Bright Star's long history since 1907, its Greek-meets-Southern cuisine, its use of fresh ingredients, and its status as a family-owned business led by Chef Ross Daidone. The resolution expresses Alabama's best wishes for the restaurant's continued success. It was adopted by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature and certified accordingly.

Who It Affects
Bright Star Restaurant (Bessemer, AL) and its staff/ownership receive formal public recognition and commendation.
Alabama residents and local business community benefit from public acknowledgment of a local restaurant’s achievement and culinary heritage.

Key Provisions
Commends Bright Star Restaurant for receiving the James Beard Foundation Award in the America's Classics category and notes that the restaurant will be honored at a May 2010 ceremony in New York City.
Acknowledges Bright Star's history since 1907, its Greek-meets-Southern cuisine, its emphasis on fresh ingredients, and its status as a family-owned business under Chef Ross Daidone.
Expresses best wishes for the restaurant's continued success and records that the resolution was adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature and certified by the Senate Secretary and House Clerk.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory