SJR73 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tammy Irons

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Alabama Renaissance Faire, commended

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution 73 commends the Alabama Renaissance Faire in Florence on its Silver Anniversary.

What This Bill Does

Explicitly commends the Alabama Renaissance Faire in Florence on its 25th anniversary to be celebrated in October 2011. Notes the festival’s history since 1987, its status as a major regional tourist event drawing tens of thousands of visitors, and the broader October Renaissance Month activities such as music, lectures, performances, art exhibits, and the medieval/renaissance feast; it also mentions the event's location at Wilson Park (Fountain-on-the-Green). Affirms Florence as the official home of Alabama's Renaissance Faire and includes a request that a copy of the resolution be provided for display.

Who It Affects

• The City of Florence and the Alabama Renaissance Faire organizers and hosts, who receive ceremonial recognition and potential positive publicity from the resolution.
• Visitors and tourists (including Alabama residents and others) who attend the Renaissance Faire and related October events, benefiting from the festival's prominence and ongoing tourism impact.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Alabama Renaissance Faire in Florence on its Silver Anniversary in October 2011.
• Describes the Faire’s history and its role as a major tourist attraction drawing tens of thousands of attendees each year, with broader October events and a related feast.
• States Florence is the official home of the Alabama Renaissance Faire and recognizes the event’s impact on the community.
• Requests that a copy of the resolution be provided for appropriate presentation and display.

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