HJR44 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Elaine Beech
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Beech, Vivian, 95th birthday celebration, commended
Summary: A House Joint Resolution honoring Vivian Beech on her 95th birthday and recognizing her conservation work.
What This Bill Does
The resolution formally commends Vivian Beech for her conservation contributions, notes the land donations she and her late husband Sid Beech made to support forestry and education (160 acres to Mobile College, now the University of Mobile, and land to the Washington County School System for a school forest), recognizes her ongoing involvement with the Sid and Vivian Beech Trust, and directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Vivian Beech.

Who It Affects
Vivian Beech — receives formal honor and public recognition for her conservation efforts.
University of Mobile (formerly Mobile College) and the Washington County School System — acknowledged for the land donations tied to conservation and education.

Key Provisions
Honors Vivian Beech on her 95th Birthday Celebration and recognizes her conservation work.
Acknowledges land donations: 160 acres to Mobile College (now University of Mobile) in the 1970s and another parcel to the Washington County School System in 2005 for a school forest; notes Beech's ongoing involvement with the Sid and Vivian Beech Trust.
Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Vivian Beech in recognition of her contributions.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory