SJR18 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Ben H. Brooks
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day, designated
Summary: Alabama designates March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day to be observed annually in the state.
What This Bill Does
The measure formally designates March 30 as Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day starting in 2012 and continuing each year. It encourages Alabamians to observe the day with activities and events that honor Vietnam veterans and recognize their service, serving as a teaching moment about their sacrifices.

Who It Affects
Vietnam veterans in Alabama who are to be recognized on this designated day
Alabama residents and organizations encouraged to observe the day with honoring activities

Key Provisions
Designates March 30 (beginning in 2012) and every year thereafter as 'Welcome Home Vietnam Veterans Day' in Alabama
Encourages observance by Alabamians through activities and events that honor Vietnam veterans' service

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Subjects: Resolutions, Designation

Bill Actions

Delivered to Governor at 3:20 p.m. on 2/14/2012

Assigned Act No. 2012-9.

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Passed Second House

Galliher motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Reported from Rules

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Waggoner motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Introduced

Bill Text

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Documents

Bill Text (Enrolled) SJR18 Alabama 2012 Session - Enrolled

Bill Text (Introduced) SJR18 Alabama 2012 Session - Introduced

Source: Alabama Legislature