HR180 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Jones

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Davis, Penny, outstanding professional service, commended

Summary

A House resolution commends Penny Davis for her outstanding professional service and long-time contributions to Alabama law.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it officially recognizes and thanks Penny Davis for her 36 years with the Alabama Law Institute and her work on legislation and legal publications. It highlights her roles as committee reporter on drafting committees, editor of major handbooks, and author of several legal texts, as well as her work as adjunct law faculty and adviser to probate judges. The resolution states that a copy be provided for presentation to Ms. Davis with best wishes for her future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Penny Davis, who receives formal commendation and public recognition
• the Alabama legal community and state officials (including ALI, judges, legislators, and law students) who are acknowledged for her contributions and may be encouraged by the public recognition

Key Provisions

• Commends Penny Davis for outstanding professional service.
• Recognizes 36 years with the Alabama Law Institute, involvement in drafting legislation, and role as committee reporter on nine drafting committees.
• Highlights editing of numerous publications (e.g., Probate Judges Handbook, Sheriffs Handbook, Tax Assessors' and Tax Collectors' Handbook) and publications authored by her (including Real Estate Handbook, Alabama Equity, and Alabama Divorce, Alimony and Child Custody Hornbook), and acknowledges her expertise.
• Notes her education and training contributions (planning/conducting conferences, adjunct faculty at University of Alabama School of Law since 1984) and membership in professional organizations; mentions charitable work and trusted advisory role to probate judges.
• Provides that a copy of the resolution be given to Penny Davis for appropriate presentation with best wishes for future endeavors.

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