HJR241 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Randy WoodRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Reaves, Dr. Rick, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature honors Dr. Rick Reaves for decades of faithful ministry and commends him as he retires from Hill Crest Baptist Church.
What This Bill Does
It publicly recognizes Dr. Reaves’s faithful and dedicated service, notes his retirement on May 28, 2017 after 47 years in ministry (25 years as pastor and 40 years in church work), and highlights his roles at Hill Crest Baptist Church and Antioch Baptist Church. It also mentions a special celebration in his honor on April 30, 2017 and offers best wishes for continued blessings.

Who It Affects
Dr. Rick Reaves — receives formal commendation and retirement recognition
Hill Crest Baptist Church and its congregation (Anniston, Alabama) and associated ministries — acknowledged for his service and celebrated by the resolution

Key Provisions
Honors Dr. Rick Reaves for faithful and dedicated service at Hill Crest Baptist Church, including roles as pastor, associate pastor, youth minister, and minister of music
Notes retirement on May 28, 2017 and quantifies service as 25 years as pastor and 40 years in ministry (47 years total)
Mentions education: Doctorate of Divinity from the Southern Baptist School for Biblical Studies in 1998; mentions family details
Announces a special celebration in his honor on April 30, 2017 and offers sincere best wishes for continued blessings
States the resolution is offered with admiration and appreciation and adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature

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, Condolence