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SJR1 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Jimmy Holley
Jimmy Holley
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Gammill, William, commended
Summary

This Senate Joint Resolution honors and commends Coffee County Probate Judge William Gammill for his professional achievement and dedicated public service as he retires.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes Gammill's 16 years as probate judge, chief elections official, and license administrator; highlights his military service and historic role as the first Republican elected in Coffee County; and commends his modernization of the probate offices, including new technology and online record-keeping that improved efficiency. It serves as a formal tribute and best wishes for his retirement.

Who It Affects
  • Probate Judge William Gammill – receives formal commendation and retirement tribute
  • Coffee County residents and local government – benefited from improved election administration, better record-keeping, and more efficient probate office services
Key Provisions
  • Honors and commends William Gammill upon retirement from Coffee County Probate Court
  • Acknowledges his 16 years of service as probate judge, chief elections official, and license administrator, plus his military service and status as Coffee County's first Republican elected official in 1994
  • Notes the modernization of the Probate Office—new technology, online records, and faster, more accessible transactions
  • Expresses best wishes for his future and gratitude from the Alabama Legislature
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Subjects
Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 3:45 p.m. on March 8, 2011

Assigned Act No. 2011-6.

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Galliher motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Holley motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature