SJR31 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2016

Title

Bowen, David, distinguished public service, commended

Summary

A ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution that commends David Bowen for distinguished public service as Elmore County Commissioner and community leader.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally recognizes and commends David Bowen for his public service to Elmore County. It highlights various achievements from his terms, such as countywide ambulance service, recycling programs, Response to the 2011 tornado, expanded cleanup days, a countywide shred event, a dog containment law, and the Blueprint 2020 plan including road, bridge, energy, and facility improvements. This is a ceremonial action and does not create new laws or funding, but expresses the legislature's highest tribute and best wishes for his future.

Who It Affects

• David Bowen — receives official commendation and recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
• Elmore County residents and local government — indirectly affected through formal acknowledgment of Bowen's leadership and the county improvements he helped advance.

Key Provisions

• Commends David Bowen for distinguished public service and summarizes his contributions to Elmore County (e.g., countywide ambulance service, recycling program, 2011 tornado response, expanded cleanup days, countywide shred event, dog containment law, and the Blueprint 2020 plan with road, bridge, energy, and facility improvements).
• Expresses the legislature's highest tribute and sincere best wishes for his future.

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