HJR57 Alabama 2015 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Richard LindseyDemocrat- Session
- Regular Session 2015
- Title
- Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, Inc., commended
- Summary
The bill would officially recognize and commend the Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, Inc. for 125 years of service to Alabama’s river basins.
What This Bill DoesIt acknowledges the association's long history and contributions to river improvements, including transportation, hydropower, recreation, and environmental stewardship. It notes the association's role in promoting economic development across the Alabama, Coosa, and Tallapoosa Rivers and its advocacy for navigation, water supply, flood risk management, and related issues. It also directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for the association.
Who It Affects- Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, Inc. — recognized and honored for 125 years of service
- Residents and stakeholders in the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin — benefit from formal recognition of the association's contributions to economic development, navigation, and environmental stewardship
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Recognizes and honors the Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, Inc. for 125 years of service to the river basin, the state, and the nation
- Describes the association's founding in 1890 and its goals to improve the Coosa River to facilitate transport and connect river basins to the Port of Mobile
- Acknowledges the association's role in building hydropower facilities, creating reservoirs and recreational areas, and developing the nine-foot navigation channel on the Alabama River
- Notes the association's incorporation in 1955 and its representation of cities, counties, businesses, and private citizens in matters related to navigation, recreation, hydropower, water supply, flood risk management, and environmental stewardship
- Directs that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for the Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, Inc.
- Subjects
- Resolutions, Congratulatory
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 1:52 p.m. on May 5, 2015.
Assigned Act No. 2015-130.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules
McCutcheon motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
Bill Text
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature