HJR315 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Lynn Greer
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Joe Faust Jim Barton Harry Shiver Victor Gaston Alan Baker K.L. Brown Lesley Vance
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: USS Maddox Association Reunion, recognized
Summary: A resolution recognizing and honoring the USS Maddox Association Reunion and the crews who served on USS Maddox ships.
What This Bill Does
If acted on, the Alabama Legislature would publicly recognize the USS Maddox Association Reunion to be held in Mobile in September 2013. It honors the crews who served on the USS Maddox destroyers DD-622 and DD-731, including their battles and awards. The resolution states that the crews' determination, sacrifice, courage, and professionalism reflect honor on the United States and Alabama and offers admiration and best wishes for their future endeavors.

Who It Affects
The USS Maddox Association Reunion organizers and attendees, who are explicitly recognized and commended.
Crew members who served on the USS Maddox ships (DD-622 and DD-731) and Alabama residents who take pride in this military history.

Key Provisions
Recognizes and honors the USS Maddox Association Reunion to be held in Mobile, Alabama, September 12-15, 2013.
Honors the crews who served on the USS Maddox destroyers DD-622 and DD-731, noting their battles, awards, and the Ships’ distinguished histories.
States that the crews' determination, sacrifice, courage, and professionalism reflect honor on the United States and Alabama, and offers admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for future endeavors.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory