HR55 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Aldridge, Loren L., selection for the Alabama Agriculture Pioneer Award, posthumously commended

Summary

The Alabama House posthumously honors Loren L. Aldridge for being selected as a 2017 Alabama Agriculture Pioneer Award recipient.

What This Bill Does

This is a House resolution recognizing Loren L. Aldridge after his death and commending him for his selection as a 2017 Alabama Agriculture Pioneer Award recipient. It highlights his major contributions to agriculture and horticulture, including founding the Bessemer Floral Company and Aldridge Garden Center, leading the Alabama Florist Association, and co-developing the Snowflake hydrangea, which was patented in 1971. It notes his background as a 1926 agricultural education graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute and his impact on Alabama’s farming and gardening communities. The resolution is offered to his family as a high tribute to his legacy.

Who It Affects

• Loren L. Aldridge's family (wife Zeta and two sons, Mac and Eddie) who receive a posthumous honor and tribute.
• Alabama's agriculture, horticulture, and florist communities that recognize and celebrate Aldridge's contributions and legacy.

Key Provisions

• Posthumous honoring and commending Loren L. Aldridge by the Alabama House for his selection as a 2017 Alabama Agriculture Pioneer Award.
• Acknowledgment of his contributions to agriculture and horticulture, including founding Bessemer Floral Company and Aldridge Garden Center and Nursery, and serving as President of the Alabama Florist Association.
• Recognition of his role in developing and patenting Hydrangea quercifolia 'Snowflake' (Snowflake hydrangea) in 1971.
• Note of his background as a Boaz native and a 1926 agricultural education graduate of Alabama Polytechnic Institute, with personal details and the indication that the resolution is offered to his family as tribute.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory