HJR402 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Red Bay Civitan Club, recognized

Summary

House Joint Resolution recognizing the Red Bay Civitan Club and Bill and Jamie Morrow for educating Alabama students about archaeology through the Cypress Cove Farm Archaeology Dig.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution would officially commend the Red Bay Civitan Club and Bill and Jamie Morrow for their service to Alabama’s youth and their archaeology education efforts. It highlights the 2017 Cypress Cove Farm Archaeology Dig, where over 200 local public school students gained hands-on archaeology experience, including fieldwork, documenting findings, and exposure to GIS and lab activities. The resolution notes the involvement of professional archaeologists and the artifacts uncovered, and it offers best wishes for their continued work.

Who It Affects

• Red Bay Civitan Club and Bill and Jamie Morrow — recognized and publicly commended for their service to Alabama's youth and contributions to archaeology education.
• Alabama public school students who participated in the Cypress Cove Farm Archaeology Dig — gained hands-on archaeology experience and exposure to related science subfields.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Red Bay Civitan Club and Bill and Jamie Morrow for introducing over 200 local public school students to archaeology and related science subfields through the Cypress Cove Farm Archaeology Dig.
• Commends their efforts in providing hands-on activities (shovel testing, excavation, soil screening, documentation, photography) and exposing students to GIS and laboratory work, as well as interactions with state and notable archaeologists.
• States that the resolution is offered to express admiration and best wishes for continued success in their future endeavors.

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