HR378 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Greg Burdine

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Helen Keller Birthplace Foundation Board and staff, commended

Summary

The Alabama House commends the Helen Keller Birthplace Foundation Board and staff and recognizes the Camp Courage program.

What This Bill Does

If adopted as a resolution, it would formally honor the Foundation's board and staff for 59 years of service and recognize Camp Courage, a program for blind or severely visually impaired children, including its goals and activities. It also notes collaboration with Optometry Cares and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the Foundation for display.

Who It Affects

• Helen Keller Birthplace Foundation Board of Directors and staff — receive formal commendation and recognition.
• Blind or severely visually impaired children (participants of Camp Courage) and their families — benefit from the recognition and the program's opportunities.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Helen Keller Birthplace Foundation Board of Directors and staff for 59 years of service.
• Recognizes and honors Camp Courage -- A Helen Keller Experience and its upcoming annual program in Tuscumbia, Alabama.
• Acknowledges collaboration with the American Optometric Association Foundation (Optometry Cares) to support the program.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to the Foundation for display.

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