HR313 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Victor Gaston

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Tunnell, Bill, outstanding professional achievement, commended

Summary

The Alabama House commends Bill Tunnell for outstanding professional achievement upon his retirement from the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that publicly recognizes Tunnell’s leadership and service, highlighting his roles as Marketing and PR Director (starting in 1991) and Executive Director (1997–2016) and noting his contributions to improvements and smooth operation of the park. It also acknowledges his early efforts to save and relocate the USS Alabama Battleship and expresses admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for his future. It does not create new law or allocate funds.

Who It Affects

• Bill Tunnell, who receives formal public recognition for his career and retirement
• USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park and its supporters and the local community, which gain public acknowledgment of leadership, dedication, and preservation efforts

Key Provisions

• Commends Bill Tunnell for outstanding professional achievement on retirement from the USS Alabama Battleship Memorial Park
• Recognizes his roles as Marketing and PR Director beginning in 1991 and as Executive Director from 1997 to 2016
• Notes his contributions to improvements and smooth operation of the park
• Acknowledges his early efforts to save the USS Alabama Battleship from scrap and help relocate it to Mobile
• Expresses admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for his future

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