SJR85 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Tom Whatley
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Shadrack McGill Clay Scofield Cam Ward Roger Bedford, Jr.Gerald H. Allen Rusty Glover Tammy Irons Hank Sanders Bobby D. Singleton Gerald O. Dial Jimmy Holley Vivian Davis Figures Bill Hightower Phillip W. Williams Dick Brewbaker Arthur Orr Greg J. Reed Harri Anne Smith Mark Slade Blackwell Linda Coleman-Madison Jerry L. Fielding George M. “Marc” Keahey Paul Bussman Priscilla Dunn Bill Holtzclaw Del Marsh Paul Sanford J.T. Waggoner Scott Beason Quinton Ross Rodger Smitherman William “Bill” M. Beasley Trip Pittman Bryan Taylor
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Turnham, Pete, commended
Summary: SJR85 is an Alabama Senate Joint Resolution that honors former Representative Pete Turnham for outstanding lifetime achievement.
What This Bill Does
It formally commends Pete Turnham for his lifetime of service and highlights his World War II military service, including guarding the Neuschwanstein Castle and leading 200 soldiers as a first lieutenant. It also notes his post-war career in a school furnishings business and his 40 years of service in the Alabama House of Representatives, along with his continued activity at age 93. It expresses admiration and best wishes for his future endeavors and is a ceremonial recognition rather than a change in law.

Who It Affects
Pete Turnham - receives formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama residents and the public - gain public acknowledgment of Turnham's contributions and service.

Key Provisions
Commends Pete Turnham for outstanding lifetime achievement.
Highlights his World War II service, including guarding art at Neuschwanstein Castle and leading 200 soldiers as a first lieutenant.
Recognizes his post-war career in business and his 40 years of service in the Alabama House of Representatives, noting his continued activity at age 93.
Expresses deep admiration and best wishes for Turnham's continued endeavors; the resolution is presented to him.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory

Bill Actions

Rules first Substitute Offered

Assigned Act No. 2014-272.

Concurred in Second House Amendment

Signature Requested

Enrolled

Marsh motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Concurrence Requested

McCutcheon motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

Motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

RULES Substitute Offered

Reported from Rules with 1 substitute and

Received in House of Representatives and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Whatley motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

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SJR85 Alabama 2014 Session

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