HR23 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Joe Faust

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2015

Title

Bender, Darrelyn J., commended

Summary

House resolution recognizing and commending Darrelyn J. Bender for her service to Baldwin County and the state.

What This Bill Does

It would recognize and commend Darrelyn J. Bender for 18 years as President and CEO of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce and for leading the chamber to three-star national accreditation for 15 years. It notes her extensive work with numerous organizations that support economic development, tourism, and regional resilience on the Gulf Coast. It states that the House will honor her contributions by resolution and forward a copy of the resolution to her.

Who It Affects

• Darrelyn J. Bender — will receive formal recognition and commendation from the Alabama House of Representatives.
• Baldwin County communities (Daphne, Fairhope, Spanish Fort) and related local organizations — their connection to her work is acknowledged and celebrated through this recognition.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Darrelyn J. Bender for 18 years as President and CEO of the Eastern Shore Chamber of Commerce and for guiding the chamber to three-star national accreditation for 15 years.
• Acknowledges her service as an officer and board member for multiple organizations, including the Economic Development Alliance of Alabama, the State Board of the Alabama Bureau of Tourism and Travel, and the Alabama Tourism Council, and her work representing Eastern Shore businesses.
• Notes her roles as Chair of the Chamber of Commerce Association of Alabama Executive Board of Directors and her involvement in forming or leading alliances such as the Coastal Alabama Partnership, Impact 100 Baldwin County, Southcoast USA, and the Baldwin County Housing Authority, along with other regional efforts like the Gulf Coast Alliance for Economic and Environmental Resilience.
• States that she received the Jamie Wallace Award in 2014 and that the House will send a copy of the resolution to her to formally honor her service.

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