SJR30 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Gerald O. Dial Clay Scofield Cam Ward Tom Whatley
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Turkish American Day, February 27, 2013, recognized
Summary: Alabama recognizes February 27, 2013 as Turkish American Day at the Capitol and commends Turkish-Americans and their organizations for their contributions.
What This Bill Does
The bill designates February 27, 2013 as Turkish American Day at the Alabama State Capitol. It commends Turkish-American organizations—such as the Turkic American Federation of Southeast, Istanbul Cultural Center, Peace Valley Foundation, and the Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast—for their contributions to diversity, economic well-being, culture, faith, and quality of life in Alabama, and for disaster-relief efforts. It also reinforces positive cultural and educational ties between Alabama and Turkey.

Who It Affects
Turkish-American community in Alabama and related organizations (e.g., Turkic American Federation of Southeast, Istanbul Cultural Center, Peace Valley Foundation, Turkish American Chamber of Commerce of the Southeast) – receive formal recognition and appreciation.
Alabama residents and state government – participate in ceremonial designation and ongoing cultural, educational, and economic exchanges with Turkey.

Key Provisions
Designates February 27, 2013 as Turkish American Day at the Alabama Capitol.
Commends the Turkish-American community and organizations for their contributions to diversity, economic well-being, culture, faith, and quality of life in Alabama, including disaster-relief efforts.

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, Designation