SJR28 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame inductees, commended
Summary: SJR28 is a Senate Joint Resolution that honors and commends five individuals for being inducted into the Tuscaloosa County Civic Hall of Fame.
What This Bill Does
It acknowledges five inductees—James Fleming, Shelley Jones, Nona Joyce Sellers, Charlie Oliver Sealy, Sr., and Frankie Taylor Thomas—for their leadership and long-term contributions to the Tuscaloosa community and the state. It notes the induction ceremony held February 23, 2011 at the Hotel Capstone and awards each inductee the highest commendation. It states that a copy of the resolution will be presented to them with tribute and esteem, recognizing their achievements. It is a ceremonial recognition by the Alabama Legislature and does not enact or change state law.

Who It Affects
Inductees named in the resolution (James Fleming; Shelley Jones; Nona Joyce Sellers; Charlie Oliver Sealy, Sr.; Frankie Taylor Thomas) receive formal recognition and commendation from Alabama's Legislature.
The Tuscaloosa County community and Alabama residents gain public acknowledgment of local leaders' service, which documents and honors historical contributions.

Key Provisions
Official commendation by the Alabama Legislature for the five inductees for their leadership, service, and contributions to Tuscaloosa County and Alabama.
Names and highlights of each inductee's contributions as listed in the bill (James Fleming as founder of the Bank of Tuscaloosa and leader in local fundraising; Shelley Jones as long-time educator and first female chair of the county Board of Education; Nona Joyce Sellers as educator and superintendent with ties to Education Excellence Foundation; Charlie Oliver Sealy, Sr. as a long-time real estate developer and leader in industrial development; Frankie Taylor Thomas as educator, librarian, and church co-founder).
A copy of the resolution is to be presented to the inductees with tribute and esteem.
The resolution was adopted by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature in March 2011.

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