SJR26 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Linda Coleman-MadisonSenator
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Dick Brewbaker Rusty Glover Quinton Ross J.T. Waggoner Greg J. Reed Clay Scofield Bobby D. Singleton Cam Ward Tom Whatley Priscilla Dunn Bill Holtzclaw Tammy Irons Scott Beason Gerald O. Dial George M. “Marc” Keahey Arthur Orr Trip Pittman Harri Anne Smith Rodger Smitherman Vivian Davis Figures Del Marsh Phillip W. Williams Paul Bussman Jerry L. Fielding Shadrack McGill Roger Bedford, Jr.Mark Slade Blackwell Jimmy Holley Bryan Taylor Gerald H. Allen Paul Sanford William “Bill” M. Beasley Hank Sanders
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Attorneys to the civil rights movement, contributions, commended
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution praising and honoring attorneys and judges who contributed to the Civil Rights Movement and celebrating the Journey for Justice Project and its documentary film.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes the vital role of lawyers and judges in advancing civil rights and acknowledges a film commemorating these heroes. It honors a list of living honorees and pays posthumous homage to several late figures, expressing admiration and appreciation. It congratulates the Journey for Justice Project, the documentary film, and the 50th Anniversary Commemoration Committee for the film's debut and future work.

Who It Affects
Honorees: living attorneys and judges named in the resolution and the families of those honored posthumously, who receive public recognition.
Alabama's legal community and the general public, who are encouraged to reflect on civil rights history and celebrate the Journey for Justice Project and its film.

Key Provisions
Honors and commemorates civil rights era attorneys and judges, including posthumous recognition of listed individuals.
Celebrates the Journey for Justice Project and the accompanying documentary film, offering congratulations to the organizing committees and sponsors.

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