HJR293 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Micky Hammon

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Lawrence McAdoryGeorge “Tootie” BandyK.L. BrownKerry RichTerri CollinsWilliam RobertsLynn GreerDan WilliamsPaul W. LeeApril WeaverBarry MooreRod ScottElaine BeechGreg WrenAlvin HolmesBlaine GalliherAllen TreadawayArthur PayneCharles O. NewtonRichard J. LairdRon JohnsonAlan BootheMary Sue McClurkinJohn W. RogersEd HenryMike HubbardBill PooleNapoleon BracyBerry ForteDavid ColstonMark TuggleDarrio MeltonGreg BurdineAllen FarleyDexter GrimsleyJuandalynn GivanDavid SessionsPaul BeckmanMike JonesWes LongRichard BaughnBecky NordgrenMac ButtramKurt WallaceDonnie ChesteenJohn MerrillKen JohnsonJim PattersonWayne JohnsonDaniel H. BomanJim CarnsPhil WilliamsJohn F. Knight JrAlan HarperThomas JacksonLesley VanceSteve HurstJames E. BuskeyMary MooreMerika ColemanRichard LindseyJohn RobinsonPatricia ToddJohnny Mack MorrowMarcel BlackMike MillicanLaura HallArtis McCampbellBarbara Bigsby BoydJoseph C. MitchellDemetrius C. NewtonPebblin W. WarrenRalph HowardThad McClammyChris EnglandOliver RobinsonYvonne KennedyJeremy OdenElwyn ThomasJoe FaustChad FincherAlan BakerSteve McMillanJamie IsonJim McClendonRandy WoodJim BartonSteve ClouseBarry MaskDuwayne BridgesHarry ShiverJoe HubbardCraig FordTodd GreesonRandy DavisMike HillMac McCutcheonJay LoveVictor GastonMike BallPaul DeMarcoJack WilliamsDickie DrakeHoward Sanderford

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Sewell, Terri, commended

Summary

A House Joint Resolution that officially commends U.S. Representative Terri Sewell for her outstanding achievements and public service.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally recognizes Terri Sewell for her accomplishments and dedicated public service, including her role as the first African-American woman to represent Alabama in Congress and her distinguished education and legal career. It expresses appreciation and best wishes for her future endeavors. It is a ceremonial honor that does not create new laws or policies.

Who It Affects

• Terri Sewell – receives formal commendation and public recognition of her achievements and service
• Alabama residents and state lawmakers – see a public acknowledgment of a member representing Alabama and a gesture of appreciation

Key Provisions

• Honors United States Representative Terri Sewell for outstanding accomplishments and public service
• Notes her distinction as the first African-American woman to represent Alabama in Congress and summarizes her education and professional background
• States that the resolution expresses appreciation and best wishes for her future endeavors

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