SJR77 Alabama 2012 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tammy Irons
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Harri Anne Smith Greg J. Reed Shadrack McGill Dick Brewbaker Paul Bussman Bill Holtzclaw Phillip W. Williams Clay Scofield Gerald O. Dial Bryan Taylor Jerry L. Fielding Tom Whatley George M. “Marc” Keahey Bobby D. Singleton Arthur Orr William “Bill” M. Beasley Cam Ward Gerald H. Allen J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Paul Sanford Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Mark Slade Blackwell
Session: Regular Session 2012
Title: Kiwanis Club of Vulcan, commended
Summary: The bill formally commends the Kiwanis Club of Vulcan for 32 years of achievements and dedicated service to the community.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes the Kiwanis Club of Vulcan for its founding in Birmingham on April 4, 1980, and its ongoing community work. It notes that Kiwanis International changed its bylaws in 1987 to allow women to join. It highlights the club’s activities, including sponsoring Kiwanis Key Clubs and scholarships at Parker High School, and other service like bell ringing for the Salvation Army, toy drives, support for the Jimmy Hale Mission, and feeding the homeless. It expresses admiration and best wishes for the club’s future efforts.

Who It Affects
Kiwanis Club of Vulcan – receives formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
Birmingham community and beneficiaries of the club’s work – include Parker High School Key Club members, scholarship recipients, and people helped by the club’s charitable activities (Salvation Army bell ringers, toy drives, Jimmy Hale Mission support, and feeding the homeless).

Key Provisions
Commends and honors the Kiwanis Club of Vulcan for 32 years of service.
Recognizes the club’s charter in Birmingham on April 4, 1980, and its leadership contributions.
Notes Kiwanis International bylaws changes in 1987 allowing female members.
Highlights sponsorship of Kiwanis Key Clubs (including Parker High School) and scholarships, plus community service activities (Salvation Army bell ringing, toy collection, Jimmy Hale Mission support, feeding the homeless).
Expresses admiration and best wishes for the club’s future work.

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