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HJR648 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Covington Electric Cooperative, commended
Summary

The Alabama Legislature formally commends Covington Electric Cooperative for its rapid power restoration efforts after the April 2011 tornadoes.

What This Bill Does

The bill would express the Legislature's admiration for Covington Electric Cooperative and its workers, acknowledging their role in restoring power quickly. It states that thousands of Alabamians benefited from ahead-of-schedule power restoration due to the cooperative's response. A copy of the resolution would be transmitted to the company, and the action is ceremonial, not a change in law or duties.

Who It Affects
  • Covington Electric Cooperative and its employees/workers, who receive formal commendation for their service.
  • Alabama residents who benefited from faster power restoration after the tornadoes.
Key Provisions
  • Commends Covington Electric Cooperative for exceptional service following the April 27, 2011 tornadoes.
  • Expresses the Legislature's admiration and appreciation to the company via a copy of the resolution.
  • Acknowledges that thousands of Alabamians had power restored ahead of schedule due to the cooperative's response.
  • Note: This is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new laws or enforce additional obligations.
AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects
Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 12:02 p.m. on June 1, 2011.

Assigned Act No. 2011-446.

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