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SJR91 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026
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Summary

Session
Regular Session 2011
Title
Purcell, Douglas C., commended
Summary

SJR91 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution commending Douglas C. Purcell on his retirement after over 30 years as Executive Director of the Historic Chattahoochee Commission.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally recognizes and commends Douglas C. Purcell for his long professional achievement and service. It expresses the Legislature's highest esteem and best wishes for his future endeavors, and it notes that the resolution is adopted by both houses and copies are sent to him as a public acknowledgment.

Who It Affects
  • Douglas C. Purcell – receives formal commendation and best wishes upon retirement.
  • Historic Chattahoochee Commission and related Alabama-Georgia historic preservation and tourism groups (along with the Eufaula community) – receive public acknowledgment of Purcell's leadership and service.
Key Provisions
  • Commends Douglas C. Purcell for extraordinary professional achievement and over 30 years of service as Executive Director of the Historic Chattahoochee Commission.
  • Expresses the Legislature's highest esteem and best wishes for his continuing endeavors upon retirement.
  • Acknowledges Purcell's background (education, military service, leadership roles, civic involvement, and awards) as context for his contributions.
  • Declares that the resolution is adopted by both houses and that copies are conveyed to Mr. Purcell, with signatures from the Senate President and House Speaker.
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

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 4:20 p.m. on April 26, 2011

Assigned Act No. 2011-208.

Signature Requested

Enrolled

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

Beasley motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature