HJR583 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Hill
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Mac McCutcheon Blaine Galliher
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Morrow, Martha, commended
Summary: A House Joint Resolution praising Dr. Martha Morrow for her leadership and disaster-relief work after the 2011 Alabama tornado outbreak and thanking her for her community service.
What This Bill Does
It formally commends Dr. Martha Morrow for her leadership and relief efforts after the April 27, 2011 tornado. It notes actions she took to coordinate national disaster-relief support and to assist affected communities, including organizing events and fundraising. It directs that she receive a copy of the resolution as a gesture of sincere gratitude; the resolution is ceremonial and does not change laws or create new programs.

Who It Affects
Dr. Martha Morrow – receives a formal commendation from the Alabama Legislature.
Communities affected by the tornado (Hackleburg, Phil Campbell, East Franklin) – acknowledged for the relief efforts and recognized by the Legislature.

Key Provisions
Commends Dr. Martha Morrow for leadership and disaster-relief efforts following the 2011 tornado outbreak in Alabama.
Directs that she receive a copy of the resolution as an expression of sincere gratitude.
Notes her actions in coordinating national relief support and community events to aid affected areas, including partnerships with groups like the American Optometric Association Foundation, Lions Clubs International, and Vision Service Plan.
States that the resolution is adopted by both houses to recognize and commend her contributions.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory