SJR112 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Harri Anne Smith Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley Jimmy Holley Scott Beason George M. “Marc” Keahey William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Quinton Ross Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: American servicemen and servicewomen, Navy SEALs, President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama, commended
Summary: This Alabama Senate Joint Resolution commends all U.S. servicemen and servicewomen, especially Navy SEALs, for their courage in seeking Osama Bin Laden and thanks Presidents Bush and Obama for prosecuting the War on Terror.
What This Bill Does
It formally honors and commends service members for their determination, sacrifice, courage, and professionalism in the War on Terror, with special thanks to Navy SEALs and Joint Special Operations Command for locating and pursuing Osama Bin Laden. It also thanks former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama for leadership in pursuing justice. A copy of the resolution will be sent to Bush, Obama, the Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and Alabama’s Congressional Delegation.

Who It Affects
All U.S. servicemen and servicewomen nationwide, recognized for courage and sacrifice in the War on Terror (including those in clandestine service).
Navy SEALs and other special operations forces involved in the Osama Bin Laden operation.
Residents and families in Alabama, including service members with ties to Alabama.
Former Presidents George W. Bush and Barack Obama as recipients of acknowledgement.

Key Provisions
The Alabama Legislature honors and highly commends all U.S. servicemen and servicewomen, including those in clandestine service, for their determination, sacrifice, courage, and professionalism in prosecuting the War on Terror.
The resolution specifically acknowledges Navy SEALs and the Joint Special Operations Command for their role in seeking out Osama Bin Laden and bringing him to justice.
The resolution thanks former President George W. Bush for his decisiveness in prosecuting the War on Terror and President Barack Obama for ensuring that justice was carried out.
A copy of the resolution will be forwarded to former President George W. Bush, President Barack Obama, the Chair of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, and the members of the Alabama Congressional Delegation.

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