HR323 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs, commended

Summary

This House resolution commends the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs for its 119th Annual State Convention and acknowledges its longtime community service in Alabama.

What This Bill Does

It publicly recognizes the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs for its 119th Annual State Convention and its broader community work. It describes the organization's history since 1895, its charter in 1907, and its focus on education, natural resources, citizenship, health, the arts, and world peace. It notes the group’s 1,500 members in 60 clubs and their volunteer service, and mentions the special project on Breast Cancer awareness. It directs that a copy of the resolution be provided for presentation and display.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs and its 1,500 members in 60 clubs, who receive formal recognition and honor.
• Communities across Alabama, which benefit from the organization's volunteer service and programs in education, health, arts, and civic engagement.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Alabama Federation of Women's Clubs for its 119th Annual State Convention and notes the convention theme.
• Recognizes the organization's history dating to 1895 and its charter into the General Federation of Women's Clubs in 1907, along with its statewide community service work.
• Affirms the AFWC's focus areas—education, preserving natural resources, good citizenship, moral and spiritual values, health, world peace, and arts—and its role in providing a network for member clubs.
• Acknowledges current membership (about 1,500 in 60 clubs) and Roberta Atkinson's chosen Special Project (Breast Cancer awareness) for 2012-2014.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided for appropriate presentation and display.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory