HR197 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John W. Rogers

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Woodruff, Richard S., commended

Summary

A House resolution recognizing Richard S. Woodruff on his 100th birthday and honoring his lifetime contributions as a civil engineer and community leader.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would formally recognize and congratulate Richard S. Woodruff on his 100th birthday and acknowledge his work in flood control for Village Creek and his long engineering career. It highlights his roles with the Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society, his work with Alabama Power, and his involvement in professional organizations. It is ceremonial and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Richard S. Woodruff: receives formal recognition and tribute from the Alabama Legislature for his 100th birthday and achievements.
• Village Creek community and local flood-control efforts: gains public acknowledgment of leadership and community service related to flood control and environmental justice; no direct policy change or funding.

Key Provisions

• Be it resolved by the Legislature of Alabama that Richard S. Woodruff is heartily congratulated on the milestone of his 100th Birthday, with sincere best wishes for continued prosperity.
• The resolution recognizes Woodruff's long career as a civil engineer, his flood-control work on Village Creek, his leadership with Village Creek Human and Environmental Justice Society, and his professional affiliations and honors.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory