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HJR15 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor
Victor Gaston
Victor Gaston
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Lang, Charles V., commended
Summary

Alabama House Joint Resolution 15 commends Charles V. Lang for outstanding lifetime achievement.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally honors Charles V. Lang and records the Legislature’s appreciation for his decades of service in education and civic leadership. It describes his career as a teacher, administrator, and leader in Mobile, along with his degrees, and it expresses admiration and best wishes for his continued success. It is a ceremonial recognition and does not create or change laws.

Who It Affects
  • Charles V. Lang — receives formal statewide recognition for his educational service and leadership.
  • City of Mobile and the State of Alabama — gain an official public record recognizing a prominent educator and civic leader.
Key Provisions
  • Honors Charles V. Lang for outstanding lifetime achievement.
  • Outlines Lang’s education career, leadership roles, and civic contributions as part of the recognition.
  • States that both Houses concur in the resolution and express admiration and best wishes for continued success.
  • Clarifies that the resolution is ceremonial and does not amend existing law.
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

Bill Actions

H

Delivered to Governor at 4:45 p.m. on February 21, 2017.

H

Assigned Act No. 2017-23.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Reported from Rules

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

Boothe motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Calendar

Hearing

Senate RULES Hearing

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Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature