HJR206 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Steve HurstRandy Wood

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston, official veterans of the Iraq war memorial, desig. (2012-20355)

Summary

HJR206 designates the Alabama Veterans Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston as the official memorial for Iraq War veterans.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution designates Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston as Alabama's official memorial for veterans who served in the Iraq War. It also requires a copy of the resolution to be given to the City of Anniston for display at the memorial sites. The park currently has memorial areas listing Alabama veterans from other wars, which the designation ties to the Iraq War veterans as part of the park's commemorative purpose.

Who It Affects

• Iraq War veterans and their families in Alabama, who gain an officially designated memorial site dedicated to their service.
• City of Anniston and its residents, who must display a copy of the resolution at the memorial and support the city's official memorial designation.

Key Provisions

• Designates the Alabama Veterans Centennial Memorial Park in Anniston as the official memorial for Veterans of the Iraq War.
• Requires that a copy of the resolution be provided to the City of Anniston for display at the memorial sites.
• Acknowledges that the park already contains memorial areas listing Alabama veterans from World War I, World War II, Korea, and Desert Storm.

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, Designation