HJR199 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Duwayne Bridges
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, designated
Summary: Alabama designates March 30, 2011 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day to honor Vietnam veterans.
What This Bill Does
It designates a specific day in Alabama as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day. It encourages residents and organizations to observe the day with activities and events that honor Vietnam veterans and to use it as a teaching moment about recognizing veterans’ service. It is a resolution that formalizes the designation without creating new programs or funding.

Who It Affects
Vietnam War veterans in Alabama, who are to be recognized and honored on the designated day.
Alabama residents and organizations, who are encouraged to observe the day with events and activities honoring veterans.

Key Provisions
Designates March 30, 2011 as 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day' in Alabama.
Encourages observation of the day with activities and events that honor Vietnam veterans for their service.
Frames the day as a teaching moment to ensure future recognition of service by Armed Forces members.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Designation