HR106 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Spelman College National Alumnae Association, Huntsville Area Chapter, 30th anniversary, recognized

Summary

HR106 is a ceremonial House resolution recognizing and commending the Huntsville Area Chapter of the Spelman College National Alumnae Association on its 30th anniversary.

What This Bill Does

It publicly recognizes the Huntsville Area Chapter for 30 years of service and membership activities. It notes the chapter's efforts to support Spelman College, encourage young women to attend, and provide scholarships. It also mentions past and upcoming events and leadership that contribute to the chapter's work.

Who It Affects

• Huntsville Area Chapter of the Spelman College National Alumnae Association — receives formal recognition and commendation from the Alabama House.
• Spelman College and its students, particularly scholarship recipients and program participants connected to the Huntsville chapter, who benefit from scholarship support and outreach.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the Huntsville Area Chapter on its 30th anniversary (organized in 1987, charted in 1988).
• Acknowledges the chapter's mission to unite Spelman women, provide financial support to Spelman College, stimulate interest among young women to attend Spelman, honor Spelman women who have given outstanding service, and sustain the welfare of Spelman College.
• Notes the Bessie Washington Jones Scholarship established in 1997 to aid Spelman students with scholarships and other financial assistance.
• Mentions the Huntsville Area Chapter's Spelman College Jazz Ensemble Concert started in 2009 and continued for seven years.
• References the planned March 12, 2017, performance of the Spelman College Glee Club and offers admiration and best wishes for future endeavors; states the resolution is ceremonial with no change to state law.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory