HJR118 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John F. Knight Jr
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Frazer, Nimrod T., occasion of the centennial anniversary of World War I, recognized
Summary: Alabama recognizes Nimrod T. Frazer for his military service and his efforts to memorialize World War I veterans through monuments and writings.
What This Bill Does
The resolution formally commends Nimrod T. Frazer for his military service and his contributions to history and memorials. It notes his role in creating memorials for the 167th Infantry Regiment and the Rainbow Division, including a ten-foot sculpture and a foundation to build memorials, as well as his donation of memorial property to a French town. It also highlights planned 2017 monuments at Maxwell Air Force Base and Union Station in Montgomery and expresses gratitude for his sponsorship of monuments in France and Alabama.

Who It Affects
Nimrod T. Frazer – receives formal recognition and commendation from the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama residents and veterans – benefit from official acknowledgement of veterans' contributions and the presence of WWI memorials and related monuments.

Key Provisions
Commends Nimrod T. Frazer for military service (including a Silver Star) and for actions in business and scholarship.
Recognizes his memorial work for the 167th Infantry Regiment and the Rainbow Division, including the Croix Rouge Farm Memorial and the establishment of a foundation to erect it.
Notes Frazer's donation of the memorial and its property to the city of Fere-en-Tardenois in France and his authorship of a book about Alabama soldiers in World War I.
Acknowledges the 2017 installation of an aviators' monument at Maxwell Air Force Base and a Rainbow Division monument at Union Station in Montgomery, and expresses gratitude for his sponsorship of monuments in France and Alabama.

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