HR187 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

K.L. Brown

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Keel, Abbie, excellence in agriculture winner, commended

Summary

HR187 is a ceremonial House resolution commending Abbie Keel for winning the Alabama Excellence in Agriculture.

What This Bill Does

The bill publicly recognizes Abbie Keel as the first-place winner of the Alabama Excellence in Agriculture contest and describes the contest’s criteria and format. It notes the prize she receives (a John Deere zero-turn mower and a computer package) and identifies her as a kindergarten teacher at White Plains Elementary School in Anniston. The resolution serves as an official tribute and extends best wishes for her future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Abbie Keel — receives formal commendation and public recognition for her achievement.
• Alabama’s agricultural community and local education community (including Calhoun County and White Plains Elementary School) — benefits from positive acknowledgment of excellence in agriculture and education.

Key Provisions

• Commends Abbie Keel for being named the Alabama Excellence in Agriculture Winner at the 43rd Commodity Producers Conference.
• Notes that the Alabama Excellence in Agriculture contest is open to young people involved in agriculture who earn no more than half their income from production agriculture, and describes its format (application, 15-minute presentation, 10-minute Q&A).
• States the first-place prize includes a John Deere zero-turn mower and a computer package.
• Identifies Abbie Keel as a kindergarten teacher at White Plains Elementary School in Anniston.
• Declares the resolution as an official tribute from the Alabama House of Representatives and offers best wishes for her 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