SJR12 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Gerald O. Dial Vivian Davis Figures George M. “Marc” Keahey Linda Coleman-Madison Quinton Ross Paul Sanford Rodger Smitherman Trip Pittman Del Marsh J.T. Waggoner Cam Ward William “Bill” M. Beasley Jerry L. Fielding
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Hubbert, Paul, commended
Summary: A ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution commending Dr. Paul Hubbert for his long, influential career in Alabama public education and his retirement.
What This Bill Does
It publicly recognizes Dr. Paul Hubbert for more than 42 years of service to Alabama education, including leadership roles with the Alabama Education Association and efforts that affected education policy. It highlights his work merging the Alabama Education Association with the Alabama State Teachers Association, growing the association’s membership, and securing retirement and health benefits for thousands of educators and support staff. It also notes his national recognition for improving educational opportunities and intergroup relations, and it offers best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects
Dr. Paul Hubbert, who is honored and recognized for his career and retirement.
Alabama educators and education support personnel, whose advocacy and benefits are linked to Hubbert's leadership and the associations he led.

Key Provisions
Commends Dr. Paul Hubbert for professional achievement and more than 42 years of service to public education in Alabama.
Recognizes his retirement from the Alabama Education Association on December 31, 2011, and his role representing teachers and support personnel.
Acknowledges his leadership in merging the Alabama Education Association with the Alabama State Teachers Association in 1969.
Notes his contribution to increasing AEA membership from about 21,000 to over 100,000.
Highlights his work securing retirement and health insurance benefits for approximately 33,000 support personnel in addition to teachers.
Acknowledges his receipt of the H. Councill Trenholm Memorial Award in 2009 for expanding educational opportunities and improving intergroup relations.
Expresses admiration and best wishes for his future endeavors.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory