HR5 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

James E. Buskey

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Adline Clarke

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Mobile Beacon and Alabama Citizen newspaper, commended

Summary

The Alabama House commends The Mobile Beacon and Alabama Citizen on its 70th anniversary and honors Autherine Lucy-Foster.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that publicly congratulates the newspaper on 70 years of publication and acknowledges its evolution from a Black publication to a general publication with nationwide distribution. It also pays tribute to Autherine Lucy-Foster as a civil rights pioneer. It does not create or change any laws or policies.

Who It Affects

• The Mobile Beacon and Alabama Citizen newspaper — receives formal recognition and praise.
• Autherine Lucy-Foster — honored as a courageous Civil Rights pioneer.
• The people of the State of Alabama — see a ceremonial expression of esteem for the newspaper and its Civil Rights-era contributions.

Key Provisions

• Congratulates The Mobile Beacon and Alabama Citizen on its 70th Anniversary Celebration.
• Pays well-deserved tribute to Autherine Lucy-Foster for her role in Civil Rights history.
• States that the resolution expresses the esteem of the people of the State of Alabama.
• Characterizes the resolution as a ceremonial gesture by the House that does not enact or change laws or policies.

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