HR335 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Hughes Cemetery of Poplar Springs, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes Hughes Cemetery of Poplar Springs for its historical significance and commemorates the upcoming dedication of its official Historical Marker.

What This Bill Does

It formally acknowledges the cemetery's historical importance and notes an official historical marker dedication ceremony set for April 16, 2011. It describes the cemetery's history, including ties to Franklin Hughes, its place in local Tuscaloosa County history, and the Alabama Historical Commission's listing of the site. It recognizes Poplar Springs Baptist Church and local volunteers for maintaining and preserving the cemetery and states that a copy of the resolution will be presented at the dedication. It is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new laws or require compliance.

Who It Affects

• Hughes Cemetery and Poplar Springs Baptist Church, along with local volunteers who preserve and maintain the site.
• Residents of Poplar Springs, nearby communities, and Alabama history enthusiasts who gain formal recognition of a local historic site.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Hughes Cemetery of Poplar Springs for its historical significance on the occasion of the official Historical Marker dedication.
• Notes the dedication ceremony is scheduled for April 16, 2011 and that the Alabama Historical Commission has listed the cemetery as a historic site in Tuscaloosa County.
• Describes historical context, including the cemetery's association with Franklin Hughes, early settlement history, and distinctive features like its 'swept cemetery style' and vernacular gravestones.
• Acknowledges Poplar Springs Baptist Church's adoption and maintenance of the cemetery and the volunteers who helped preserve it.
• Provides for a copy of the resolution to be presented at the dedication ceremony to convey esteem and appreciation.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory