HR370 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Ms. Wheelchair Alabama, Incorporated, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes and congratulates Ms. Wheelchair Alabama Foundation for promoting awareness, inclusion, and empowerment of women who use wheelchairs.

What This Bill Does

It formally acknowledges the Ms. Wheelchair Alabama Foundation and explains its mission to honor and highlight the achievements of women who use wheelchairs. The resolution describes how the foundation acts as a statewide spokesperson to foster awareness, acceptance, and understanding of disability, and notes the foundation's activities such as traveling across the state and making public appearances. It also mentions that the 2013 Ms. Wheelchair Alabama will advance to the national pageant in 2014, and directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the organization.

Who It Affects

• Ms. Wheelchair Alabama Foundation and women who use wheelchairs: receives formal recognition and support from the state level.
• Disability advocacy and the general public in Alabama: potential increased awareness and understanding of disability through the foundation's activities and outreach.

Key Provisions

• Recognition by the Alabama House of Representatives of the Ms. Wheelchair Alabama Foundation as a nonprofit organization that honors and supports women who use wheelchairs and promotes disability awareness.
• Directive that a copy of the resolution be provided to Ms. Wheelchair Alabama Foundation to acknowledge the organization and its work.
• Description of the foundation's activities and impact, including serving as a spokeswoman to foster awareness, acceptance, and understanding of disability in Alabama, and traveling to advocate groups and public appearances.
• Statement that Ms. Wheelchair Alabama 2013 will advance to the Ms. Wheelchair America 2014 pageant in Houston, Texas (July 15-21, 2013).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory