HR45 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Barbara Bigsby BoydRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mike BallPaul BeckmanMac ButtramJuandalynn GivanRon JohnsonWayne JohnsonPaul W. LeeLawrence McAdoryArtis McCampbellMac McCutcheonSteve McMillanBill PooleMark TuggleLesley VanceK.L. BrownTerri CollinsMicky HammonMike HubbardJamie IsonRichard LindseyJohnny Mack MorrowHarry ShiverGeorge “Tootie” BandyDuwayne BridgesCraig FordDexter GrimsleyThad McClammyMary Sue McClurkinJoseph C. MitchellDemetrius C. NewtonJim PattersonApril WeaverRichard BaughnJames E. BuskeyChad FincherBerry ForteAlan HarperMike HillAlvin HolmesMike JonesJay LoveCharles O. NewtonKerry RichJohn W. RogersDavid SessionsPebblin W. WarrenDan WilliamsMarcel BlackAlan BootheRandy DavisPaul DeMarcoDickie DrakeAllen FarleyLynn GreerEd HenrySteve HurstJohn F. Knight JrRichard J. LairdJim McClendonDarrio MeltonJohn MerrillRod ScottPatricia ToddAllen TreadawayKurt WallaceElaine BeechNapoleon BracyDavid ColstonChris EnglandJoe FaustLaura HallKen JohnsonWilliam RobertsJohn RobinsonDavid StandridgeJack WilliamsAlan BakerDaniel H. BomanGreg BurdineMack N. ButlerJim CarnsDonnie ChesteenWes LongMike MillicanBarry MooreMary MooreBecky NordgrenArthur PayneHoward SanderfordJim BartonSteve ClouseMerika ColemanVictor GastonTodd GreesonRalph HowardJoe HubbardThomas JacksonBarry MaskOliver RobinsonPhil WilliamsRandy WoodGreg Wren

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Reach, Ray, commended

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives officially commends Ray Reach for his outstanding achievements in jazz and his featured performance during Alpha Kappa Alpha Day.

What This Bill Does

This ceremonial resolution formally recognizes Ray Reach, praising his contributions as a renowned pianist, vocalist, educator, and leader of jazz programs. It highlights his role as Director of Student Jazz Programs for the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and notes his extensive work as a performer, educator, and contributor to jazz events and festivals. The resolution is symbolic and carries no legal or financial obligations beyond the acknowledgment.

Who It Affects

• Ray Reach – receives formal public commendation and recognition for his accomplishments and contributions to jazz education and performance.
• Alabama's jazz community and related organizations (e.g., Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame, jazz educators, students, and event organizers) – benefit from heightened visibility and acknowledgment of local artistic talent and educational work.

Key Provisions

• Officially commends Ray Reach for outstanding accomplishments in jazz and his featured appearance for Alpha Kappa Alpha Day.
• Recognizes his role as Director of Student Jazz Programs for the Alabama Jazz Hall of Fame and his work as a jazz educator and performer.
• Notes his broad contributions as pianist, vocalist, guitarist, arranger, composer, conductor, and music producer across jazz and other genres, including involvement with the W.C. Handy Jazz Camp and W.C. Handy Music Festival.
• Acknowledges his education and training, including early piano lessons and studies at Birmingham Conservatory of Music, Birmingham-Southern College, University of Montevallo, and the University of Alabama, as well as the Raymond Hubbell Musical Scholarship.

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