HJR115 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Organ transplant program, UAB hospital, recognizing success and encouraging Alabama citizens to become organ donors

Summary

HJR115 recognizes the success of UAB Hospital's organ transplant program and encourages Alabama residents to become organ donors.

What This Bill Does

It acknowledges the organ transplant program at UAB Hospital and highlights notable transplant stories. It encourages all Alabamians to become organ donors and to promote the organ donor program year-round, including National Organ Donor Day. It requests copies of the resolution be sent to the donor families and to UAB Hospital to honor them and support display of the appreciation.

Who It Affects

• All Alabama residents — encouraged to become organ donors and support the organ donor program.
• UAB Hospital and its medical staff — recognized for successful organ transplant work and life-saving procedures.
• Families of Angelynn Luckado and Courtney Harris — acknowledged in the resolution and involved in receiving copies of the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the success of the organ transplant program at UAB Hospital and commends its staff.
• Encourages all Alabamians to become organ donors and to promote the organ donor program throughout the year, noting National Organ Donor Day.
• Highlights the donor-recipient stories of Angelynn Luckado and Courtney Harris as examples of organ donation impact.
• Requests that copies of the resolution be presented to the families of these individuals and to UAB Hospital for appropriate display.

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