HR259 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mac McCutcheon

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Boys and Girls Clubs, postively impacting lives of young Alabamians, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes the Alabama Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs for positively impacting young people and notes an annual Day at the Capitol.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution publicly honors the organization for its contributions to youth, highlights their programs that develop character, leadership, education, health, and life skills, and acknowledges their efforts to involve youth in arts, sports, and community service. It also designates April 11, 2017 as Day at the Capitol and states that an official copy of the resolution will be prepared to express the House's high regard.

Who It Affects

• Alabama Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs, which receives formal recognition and an official copy of the resolution.
• Alabama youth, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, who benefit from the clubs' programs in character development, education, health, and life skills.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the Alabama Alliance of Boys and Girls Clubs for valuable contributions to Alabama's young people.
• Describes the clubs' programs and services that aim to inspire youth to realize their potential in areas like character, leadership, education, career advancement, health, life skills, arts, sports, fitness, and recreation.
• Notes that April 11, 2017 is observed as Day at the Capitol and that Youth of the Year nominees from Alabama may compete regionally in the Boys and Girls Clubs of America events.
• Authorizes the preparation of an official copy of the resolution as an expression of high regard by the Alabama House of Representatives.

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