HJR51 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Howard Sanderford
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Military Appreciation Day, February 6, 2014, designated
Summary: HJR51 designates February 6, 2014 as Military Appreciation Day in Alabama to honor the military and defense community based in the state.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the resolution designates February 6, 2014 as Military Appreciation Day. It expresses Alabama's gratitude to U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines and to people who work in Alabama's defense industry. It notes that Alabama's military operations support a large number of jobs and have a significant economic impact. It directs that copies of the resolution be given to representatives of each Alabama military base to show appreciation.

Who It Affects
Alabama-based active-duty military personnel and their families, who are publicly thanked and recognized.
Military bases and defense-related organizations in Alabama, which receive formal recognition and a copy of the resolution.

Key Provisions
Designates February 6, 2014 as Military Appreciation Day in Alabama.
Expresses gratitude to U.S. Soldiers, Sailors, Airmen, and Marines and to Alabama's defense personnel and organizations.
Acknowledges that Alabama military operations support about 177,000 jobs and have an economic impact of more than $17 billion.
Requires copies of the resolution to be provided to representatives of each military base in Alabama.

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, Designation