HR309 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Autry Greer and Sons, Inc., 100th anniversary, commended

Summary

HR309 is a House of Representatives resolution commending Autry Greer and Sons, Inc. (Greer's) on its 100th anniversary and offering congratulations.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Greer's 100-year milestone and expresses the Alabama House's highest commendation. It notes that Greer's was founded in Mobile in 1916, is a fifth-generation, family-owned business with 34 grocery stores and three Ace Hardware locations, and operates in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida. It highlights Greer's role as a community asset and its economic impact, including hundreds of thousands of stable jobs and more than $15 million in salaries each year on over $130 million in sales, along with its mission to serve customers and communities.

Who It Affects

• Autry Greer and Sons, Inc. (Greer's) and the Greer family, who receive formal recognition and commendation from the state.
• Employees and the communities served by Greer's stores in Alabama, Mississippi, and Florida, who benefit from job stability, economic impact, and community involvement.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: Extend the highest commendation to Autry Greer and Sons, Inc. and the Greer family for celebrating the 100th anniversary.
• Provision 2: Acknowledge Greer's history as a Mobile, Alabama-based, fifth-generation, family-owned business with 34 grocery stores and 3 Ace Hardware locations.
• Provision 3: Recognize Greer's economic and community impact, including hundreds of thousands of stable jobs, more than $15 million in annual salaries, and over $130 million in sales, and note its mission to improve team, customer service, values, and community involvement.

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