HJR477 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Jim CarnsRepresentative
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Paul W. Lee Dan Williams Lynn Greer William Roberts Terri Collins Kerry Rich K.L. Brown Lawrence McAdory Rod Scott Elaine Beech John W. Rogers Ron Johnson Charles O. Newton April Weaver Ed Henry Richard Baughn David Sessions Juandalynn Givan Dexter Grimsley Greg Burdine Darrio Melton Mark Tuggle David Colston Berry Forte Napoleon Bracy Bill Poole Ken Johnson Donnie Chesteen Mac Buttram Greg Wren Phil Williams John Robinson Merika Coleman Mary Moore James E. Buskey Lesley Vance Alan Harper Oliver Robinson Chris England Pebblin W. Warren Demetrius C. Newton Barbara Bigsby Boyd Artis McCampbell Laura Hall Jeremy Oden Elwyn Thomas Todd Greeson Howard Sanderford Duwayne Bridges Steve Clouse Jamie Ison Alan Baker Chad Fincher Joe Faust Harry Shiver Dickie Drake Victor Gaston Mac McCutcheon Mike Hill Randy Davis John F. Knight Jr
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Business Technology Center, Bishop State Community College named in honor of Dr. Yvonne Kennedy
Summary: This joint resolution renames Bishop State Community College’s Business Technology Center as the Dr. Yvonne Kennedy Business Technology Center and requires signage to reflect the new name.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the center at Bishop State Community College will bear the name in honor of Dr. Yvonne Kennedy. The college is directed to erect appropriate signage for the renamed center. The resolution also directs that copies be sent to the Alabama State Board of Education, the college’s president, and Dr. Kennedy.

Who It Affects
Bishop State Community College and its students and staff, by renaming its Business Technology Center to honor Dr. Yvonne Kennedy
Dr. Yvonne Kennedy, honored by having the center named after her

Key Provisions
Rename the Business Technology Center at Bishop State Community College to the Dr. Yvonne Kennedy Business Technology Center.
Bishop State Community College must erect appropriate signage reflecting the new name.
Provide copies of the resolution to the Alabama State Board of Education, James Lowe, Jr., President of Bishop State Community College, and Dr. Yvonne Kennedy.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Legislative