HR478 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Guin, Phillip C. commended

Summary

A House resolution commends Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Phillip C. Guin for his 35-year U.S. Air Force career and dedicated service.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution publicly recognizes and honors Chaplain Guin for his professional achievements and long military career, including his roles and postings (such as Wing Chaplain at Maxwell AFB) and his educational background and awards. It expresses admiration and appreciation and offers best wishes for his future endeavors. The measure is ceremonial and does not change laws or create new policies.

Who It Affects

• Chaplain Lieutenant Colonel Phillip C. Guin – receives formal verbal and written recognition for his career and service.
• Alabama House of Representatives and its members – responsible for adopting the resolution to honor him; the acknowledgement becomes part of the state's public records.

Key Provisions

• Commends Chaplain, Lieutenant Colonel Phillip C. Guin, United States Air Force, for outstanding achievements and dedicated service during a 35-year military career.
• Acknowledges his service history (aircraft maintainer beginning in 1977, commissioned as a chaplain in 1990, current Wing Chaplain at Maxwell Air Force Base) and his educational credentials (BS from Park College, MDiv from Emory University, MA from George Washington University) as well as his military education.
• Lists his awards and decorations (Meritorious Service Medal with four devices; Air Force Commendation Medal with one device; Air Force Achievement Medal with one device; Air Force Good Conduct Medal; National Defense Service Medal; NATO Medal) and states he is deserving of special recognition.
• Offers best wishes in his future endeavors as part of the resolution.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory