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HJR567 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Johnny Mack Morrow
Johnny Mack Morrow
Democrat
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Wammack, Travis, commended
Summary

This bill would officially recognize Travis Wammack's song 'God Bless Alabama' as the official song commemorating the April 27, 2011 tornado disaster and commend his donation of the song's sales to disaster victims.

What This Bill Does

It designates the song as the official musical tribute to the April 27, 2011 tornado disaster in Alabama. It commends Travis Wammack for donating the song’s sales to disaster victims and notes the song’s role in supporting those affected. It directs that a copy of the resolution be presented with the highest tribute and praise.

Who It Affects
  • Travis Wammack, who is formally recognized and commended for his song and donations
  • Alabama residents and tornado disaster victims, who are acknowledged and honored by the designation and resolution
Key Provisions
  • Designate 'God Bless Alabama' as the official song to commemorate the April 27, 2011 tornado disaster in Alabama
  • Commend Travis Wammack for donating the song's sales to disaster victims
  • Recognize the song's reflection of Alabamians' responses to the disaster and note the magnitude of the April 27 tornadoes
  • Direct that a copy of the resolution be provided for presentation with the highest tribute and praise
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

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