HR864 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Dees, Constance; Dees, Earnest, commended

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives commends Dr. Constance Dees and Dr. Earnest Dees for exemplary achievement in education and dedicated public service.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution formally honors Dr. Constance Dees and Dr. Earnest Dees for their contributions to education and public service. It highlights their pioneering milestone of being the first African American couple to earn terminal degrees from the University of Alabama in 1970 and their long careers at Alabama A&M University, including Constance's role as Dean of the School of Business and Earnest's as Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction. The House offers the highest tribute and deepest appreciation for their work and service.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Constance Dees and Dr. Earnest Dees — receive formal recognition and commendation for their educational and public service careers.
• Alabama educational community and the public — benefits from a public acknowledgment of notable contributions by these educators.

Key Provisions

• Commends Dr. Constance Dees and Dr. Earnest Dees for exemplary achievement in education and dedicated public service.
• Notes their pioneering milestone as the first African American couple to earn terminal degrees from the University of Alabama in 1970.
• Recognizes their long tenure at Alabama A&M University, with Constance as Dean of the School of Business and Earnest as Chair of the Department of Curriculum and Instruction.
• Declares the resolution a formal expression of the House's highest tribute and appreciation.

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