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HJR156 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Johnny Mack Morrow
Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Herring, Mr. and Mrs. Hillman, commended
Summary

This is a joint Alabama Legislature resolution that publicly congratulates Mr. and Mrs. Hillman Herring on their 60th wedding anniversary.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it would formally commend the couple for reaching 60 years of marriage and publicly celebrate the milestone. It includes brief biographical notes about the couple (their marriage date and place; Mr. Herring's retirement; Mrs. Herring's nursing work) and offers best wishes for continued happiness. The resolution represents official recognition by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature.

Who It Affects
  • Mr. and Mrs. Hillman Herring – receive a formal public commendation for their 60th anniversary.
  • Residents of Spruce Pine, Alabama and Alabama readers – become aware of the couple's recognition through state government documents.
Key Provisions
  • Official commendation of Mr. and Mrs. Hillman Herring for their 60th wedding anniversary by both houses of the Alabama Legislature.
  • Biographical notes included: marriage on March 17, 1951, in Tupelo, Mississippi; Mr. Herring's retirement from Reynolds Metals; Mrs. Herring's service as a nurse with the Alabama Department of Public Health.
  • The resolution expresses best wishes for many more years of happiness and is offered in highest tribute by the Legislature.
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Subjects
Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 3:20 p.m. on April 5, 2011.

Assigned Act No. 2011-98.

Clerk of the House Certification

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Beason motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

Galliher motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature