HJR353 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Elaine Beech Rod Scott Lawrence McAdory George “Tootie” Bandy K.L. Brown Kerry Rich Terri Collins William Roberts Lynn Greer Dan Williams Paul W. Lee John W. Rogers Mary Sue McClurkin Phil Williams Micky Hammon Greg Wren Alvin Holmes Blaine Galliher Allen Treadaway Arthur Payne Charles O. Newton Richard J. Laird Ron Johnson Alan Boothe April Weaver Barry Moore Mike Jones Paul Beckman Bill Poole Napoleon Bracy Berry Forte David Colston Mark Tuggle Darrio Melton Greg Burdine Allen Farley Dexter Grimsley Daniel H. Boman Wayne Johnson Ed Henry Mike Hubbard Wes Long Richard Baughn Becky Nordgren Mac Buttram Kurt Wallace Donnie Chesteen John Merrill Ken Johnson Jim Patterson Juandalynn Givan John F. Knight Jr Alan Harper Thomas Jackson Lesley Vance Steve Hurst James E. Buskey Mary Moore Merika Coleman Richard Lindsey John Robinson Patricia Todd Johnny Mack Morrow Marcel Black Mike Millican Laura Hall Artis McCampbell Barbara Bigsby Boyd Joseph C. Mitchell Demetrius C. Newton Pebblin W. Warren Ralph Howard Thad McClammy Chris England Oliver Robinson Yvonne Kennedy Jeremy Oden Elwyn Thomas Harry Shiver Joe Faust Chad Fincher Alan Baker Steve McMillan Jamie Ison Jim McClendon Randy Wood Jim Barton Steve Clouse Barry Mask Joe Hubbard Dickie Drake Craig Ford Todd Greeson Randy Davis Mike Hill Mac McCutcheon Gregory Canfield Jay Love Victor Gaston Mike Ball Paul DeMarco Jack Williams Duwayne Bridges
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Onderdonk, Michael, commended
Summary: This House Joint Resolution commends Michael Onderdonk for receiving the 2011 Humanitarian Award from the Alabama Library Association and recognizes his library and literacy work.
What This Bill Does
It honors Michael Onderdonk for his commitment to the Washington County Public Library and to literacy and education across Alabama. It describes his roles on the WCPL Board and Foundation Board, his founding of Friends of WCPL, and fundraising efforts like the Annual Art Auction that raised more than $450,000. It notes his past service as a member of the Alabama House of Representatives and states that the Legislature conveys its congratulations and best wishes; this is a ceremonial action, not a change in law.

Who It Affects
Michael Onderdonk — receives formal recognition and public thanks for his philanthropic library and literacy work.
Washington County Public Library and the Alabama library community — benefit from recognition of library advocacy and potential continued support and visibility for literacy initiatives.

Key Provisions
Commends Michael Onderdonk for receiving the 2011 Humanitarian Award from the Alabama Library Association.
Recognizes his ongoing commitment to the Washington County Public Library and to improving literacy and education in Alabama.
Describes his service on the WCPL Board of Directors and Foundation Board, his role in founding Friends of WCPL, and fundraising efforts (including the Annual Art Auction that generated more than $450,000 for the library).
Notes his role in securing funds for the county library building and his outreach work through grants for the Bookmobile and rural reading programs.
States that the Legislature conveys heartiest congratulations and best wishes to Mr. Onderdonk; this is a ceremonial resolution that does not change law.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory