HR256 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joseph C. Mitchell

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Yvonne KennedyJames E. BuskeyNapoleon Bracy

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Finley, Dora, commended

Summary

A ceremonial resolution that officially commends Dora Finley for her leadership and contributions to Mobile’s African-American Heritage Trail.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution would publicly recognize Dora Finley’s outstanding achievement and dedicated service, including her roles as chair of the African-American Heritage Trail Committee and the first president of the Friends of the African-American Heritage Trail. It highlights her grant-writing and community outreach work that helped fund and raise awareness for the trail, and notes a ceremony with a Plaque of Recognition. This is a ceremonial commendation and does not change any laws.

Who It Affects

• Dora Finley – receives formal public recognition for her leadership and contributions.
• The Mobile community and supporters of the African-American Heritage Trail – benefit from public acknowledgment of the project and its contributors, which may encourage ongoing community heritage efforts.

Key Provisions

• Commends Dora Finley for outstanding achievement and dedicated service related to Mobile's African-American Heritage Trail.
• Recognizes her roles as chair of the African-American Heritage Trail Committee and as the first president of the Friends of the African-American Heritage Trail.
• Acknowledges her grant-writing and fundraising work as crucial to securing funding and raising awareness for the trail.
• Expresses admiration and best wishes for her future endeavors and notes a Plaque of Recognition to be presented at a ceremony.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory