HJR71 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Oliver Robinson

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Not 1 Forgotten Men's Cancer Awareness Month, June 2016, recognized

Summary

Alabama recognizes June 2016 as Not 1 Forgotten Men's Cancer Awareness Month and honors the Not 1 Forgotten organization for its awareness efforts.

What This Bill Does

The resolution declares June 2016 as Not 1 Forgotten Men's Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama. It acknowledges the importance of men's cancer awareness, early detection, and access to treatment, and notes that awareness can help offset treatment costs for the uninsured. It also honors Not 1 Forgotten and its founder Joel Gresham and describes the blue and black necktie as a national symbol of support, hope, healing, and togetherness.

Who It Affects

• Men in Alabama and their families, who may benefit from increased awareness, earlier detection, and better information and access to treatment.
• Not 1 Forgotten organization and its supporters, who receive formal recognition and commendation from the state.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes June 2016 as Not 1 Forgotten Men's Cancer Awareness Month in Alabama.
• Acknowledges the importance of men's cancer awareness, testing, research, and treatment, and notes that awareness can help offset treatment costs for those without insurance.
• Honors Not 1 Forgotten and its founder Joel Gresham; references the blue and black necktie as a symbol of support, with blue representing hope and faith and black representing healing.

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