SJR157 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Hank Sanders
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Juneteenth Day, recognized
Summary: Alabama recognizes Juneteenth as a historically significant celebration and extends best wishes to participants of the 2011 Juneteenth celebration.
What This Bill Does
The bill is a joint resolution that acknowledges Juneteenth’s historical meaning dating from June 19, 1865. It notes the celebration’s growth and importance and formally extends best wishes to participants of the June 19, 2011 Juneteenth celebration in Alabama. It does not create a holiday or change laws or funding.

Who It Affects
People participating in Juneteenth celebrations in Alabama (organizers and attendees) who receive formal recognition and best wishes.
Alabama residents and communities who are informed of the recognition of Juneteenth and its historical significance.

Key Provisions
Recognizes the historical significance and importance of June 19, 1865, and the Juneteenth celebration.
Extends best wishes to participants in the June 19, 2011 Juneteenth celebration.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 11:20 p.m. on June 2, 2011

Assigned Act No. 2011-398 on 06/07/2011.

Enrolled

Signature Requested

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

Sanders motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced

Bill Text

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Documents

Bill Text (Enrolled) SJR157 Alabama 2011 Session - Enrolled

Bill Text (Introduced) SJR157 Alabama 2011 Session - Introduced

Source: Alabama Legislature