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HJR699 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Washington St. Tammany Electric Cooperative, commended
Summary

This House Joint Resolution commends Washington St. Tammany Electric Cooperative for its rapid and helpful response to the April 2011 tornadoes that affected Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill officially recognizes and praises the cooperative for its exceptional service and for sending workers to repair damage. It notes this helped restore power for many Alabamians and conveys admiration by sending a copy of the resolution to the cooperative. The resolution is presented as a nonbinding expression of appreciation from both chambers of the Alabama Legislature.

Who It Affects
  • Washington St. Tammany Electric Cooperative receives official commendation and recognition for its service.
  • Alabama residents affected by the April 2011 tornadoes benefit indirectly through the cooperative's timely restoration of power and aid in recovery.
Key Provisions
  • Commends Washington St. Tammany Electric Cooperative for its exceptional service and rapid contribution of resources and workers to repair tornado damage in Alabama after the April 27, 2011 outbreak.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the cooperative to convey the Legislature's admiration and appreciation.
  • States that the resolution was adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature.
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Subjects
Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

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

Assigned Act No. 2011-491.

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