HJR178 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barry Mask

Republican

Co-Sponsor

Mark Tuggle

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service urged to recommend a stamp commemorating the 2014 bicentennial anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and the signing of the Treaty of Fort Jackson

Summary

A House Joint Resolution urging a federal advisory committee to issue a stamp commemorating Alabama's Horseshoe Bend battle and the Fort Jackson treaty bicentennial in 2014.

What This Bill Does

It asks the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the U.S. Postal Service to consider and recommend a commemorative stamp for the 2014 bicentennial of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and the signing of the Treaty of Fort Jackson. The bill describes the committee's role in selecting historically significant subjects with broad national appeal. It also requires that a copy of the resolution be sent to each member of the committee.

Who It Affects

• USPS Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee – would review and potentially recommend a commemorative stamp for the 2014 bicentennial.
• Alabama residents and state government – the resolution expresses Alabama's official position and may influence federal commemorative stamp decisions; a copy of the resolution will be provided to committee members.

Key Provisions

• Urges the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee to recommend a stamp commemorating the 2014 bicentennial anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and the signing of the Treaty of Fort Jackson.
• Provides that a copy of the resolution will be given to each member of the Committee.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Legislative