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HJR705 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Salt River Electric Cooperative, commended
Summary

The Alabama Legislature publicly commends Salt River Electric Cooperative (Kentucky) for its prompt and generous help restoring power after the April 27, 2011 tornadoes.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally recognizes and thanks Salt River Electric Cooperative for its exceptional service and for sending workers and resources to repair damage quickly, aiding recovery. It notes that thousands of Alabamians had power restored ahead of schedule due to these efforts, and it copies the resolution to the company as an expression of admiration.

Who It Affects
  • Salt River Electric Cooperative (Kentucky) – receives formal public commendation and recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
  • Alabama residents affected by the tornadoes – benefited from faster power restoration due to the cooperative's assistance.
Key Provisions
  • Commends Salt River Electric Cooperative for exceptional service after the tornado outbreak.
  • Acknowledges the cooperative's contribution of resources and workers to repair damage and speed up recovery.
  • States that a copy of the resolution is being provided to the company as a formal expression of admiration and appreciation.
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Subjects
Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

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

Assigned Act No. 2011-497.

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