HJR250 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Mike Millican
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Ballew, Charles, commended
Summary: House Joint Resolution commends Dr. Charles Ballew for 50 years of dedicated service and his retirement as pastor of First Baptist Church of Winfield.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the bill would formally recognize Dr. Charles Ballew for fifty years of service to God and mankind and his retirement from the pastorate at First Baptist Church in Winfield. It expresses admiration and appreciation from Alabama's Legislature and offers best wishes for his retirement. It also notes his education and the church’s growth and facilities improvements under his leadership.

Who It Affects
Dr. Charles Ballew — receives formal recognition and commendation from the Alabama Legislature as he retires.
First Baptist Church of Winfield and its members (Marion County) — acknowledged for growth and facilities improvements under Ballew's leadership.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: The Legislature recognizes and commends Dr. Charles Ballew for 50 years of service and announces its admiration as he retires from the pastorate of First Baptist Church in Winfield.
Provision 2: The resolution highlights his educational credentials (Doctorate in Divinity and BA/MA from the University of Alabama) and notes the church's growth to over 1,000 members and facility expansions under his leadership, while extending best wishes for retirement.

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, Congratulatory