SJR121 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Dick Brewbaker
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Hunt, John Kenton, commended
Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 121 commends John Kenton Hunt for 36 years of service to Alabama's mental health programs and announces his retirement in 2011.
What This Bill Does
It formally recognizes John Kenton Hunt's service and achievements. It notes his retirement on July 31, 2011 from the Department of Mental Health. It highlights his leadership roles in state and national substance abuse efforts and the resulting budget and service impacts. It expresses the legislature's highest commendation and best wishes, and provides a copy of the resolution as evidence of esteem.

Who It Affects
John Kenton Hunt — receives formal commendation and best wishes upon retirement.
The Alabama Department of Mental Health and the people of Alabama — benefit from formal recognition of leadership and service; the resolution is adopted by the Legislature.

Key Provisions
Recognizes John Kenton Hunt for 36 years of service to the Department of Mental Health and his retirement (July 31, 2011).
Notes his roles, including Alcoholism Prevention Coordinator, the first Associate Commissioner (1999), and leadership of groups such as the Alabama Commission for the Prevention and Treatment of Substance Abuse and the Drug Court Task Force.
Highlights impact such as budget growth for substance abuse prevention and treatment (up 45% to $48 million) and state funding increases (up 300% to $17.7 million), with services reaching about 125,000 Alabamians annually.
Expresses the Legislature's highest commendation and best wishes, and provides a copy of the resolution as evidence of esteem.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory