HR118 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David Colston

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Gitin, Maria, commended

Summary

HR118 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing Maria Gitin for her civil rights work and thanking Civil Rights Movement veterans for preserving the movement's history.

What This Bill Does

If enacted as a resolution, it would officially recognize Maria Gitin's contributions to the civil rights movement, honor her and other Wilcox County Freedom Fighters, and express appreciation for efforts to help people exercise voting rights and peacefully assemble. It does not change laws or create new programs.

Who It Affects

• Maria Gitin — recognized for outstanding civil rights participation and related writings.
• Civil Rights Movement veterans and local Freedom Fighters (especially in Wilcox County) — receive official appreciation and honor for their efforts.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Maria Gitin for outstanding civil rights participation, including her involvement with the SCLC's SCOPE Project in 1965 and her writings on the movement.
• Thanks Maria Gitin and all Civil Rights Movement veterans and local Freedom Fighters for helping Wilcox County residents learn to exercise their voting rights and right to peaceful assembly.
• Expresses appreciation for her ongoing contributions as a national speaker, cultural diversity trainer, and voting rights advocate, and for preserving the history of this period for future generations.

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