HJR201 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

Obama, First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, delivering commencement address at Tuskegee University, commended

Summary

HJR201 would formally commend First Lady Michelle Obama for delivering the Tuskegee University commencement address and welcome her to Alabama.

What This Bill Does

The bill expresses formal appreciation from the Alabama Legislature for Michelle Obama’s commencement address and welcomes her to the state. It notes her involvement with the Reach Higher Initiative, which aims to encourage students to complete education beyond high school. It highlights her advocacy in education, poverty awareness, and healthy living. It directs that a copy of the resolution be given to her as a token of gratitude.

Who It Affects

• First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama — receives formal commendation and welcome from Alabama lawmakers.
• Tuskegee University community and Alabama residents — are recognized and honored through the resolution, emphasizing the university’s significance and supporting higher education initiatives.

Key Provisions

• Commends First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama for delivering the May 9, 2015 commencement address at Tuskegee University and welcomes her to Alabama.
• Notes the Reach Higher Initiative and its goal to encourage education beyond high school for students across America.
• Describes Mrs. Obama’s roles and advocacy in education, poverty awareness, and healthy living.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to her as a token of gratitude.
• States that the resolution is a joint resolution of both houses of the Alabama Legislature, concurring in the commendation.

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