SJR113 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tom Whatley

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Price's Barbecue, decades of exceptional service, commended

Summary

This Senate Joint Resolution recognizes Price's Barbecue in Auburn for nearly 30 years of service and commends the owner and staff while wishing them well for the future.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill officially honors Price's Barbecue and its staff for their long-standing contribution to the Auburn community. It expresses admiration and appreciation and offers best wishes for the future, noting the restaurant's role as a local gathering spot and memory for students and residents; it also acknowledges that the restaurant is closing with a possibility of reopening under different management.

Who It Affects

• Price's Barbecue owner Jeff Price and his staff — officially recognized and commended by the Alabama Legislature; their contributions are acknowledged.
• The Auburn community (students, faculty, families, and local residents) — recognized as benefiting from the restaurant's long-standing presence as a communal gathering place and local landmark.

Key Provisions

• Recognition of Price's Barbecue for nearly three decades of exceptional service to the Auburn community.
• Commendation of Price's Barbecue owner Jeff Price and staff, with expressions of admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for the future.
• Description of the restaurant's role and location as a staple and gathering place for students, families, and the broader community.
• Note that Price's Barbecue is closing, with a possibility of reopening in the future under different management.

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