HR281 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Mack Morrow

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Red Bay Civitan Club, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes and commends the Red Bay Civitan Club and Bill and Jamie Morrow for educating Alabama students about archaeology through the 2017 Cypress Cove Farm Archaeology Dig.

What This Bill Does

The resolution honors the Red Bay Civitan Club and Bill and Jamie Morrow for introducing over 200 local public school students to archaeology and related sciences. It describes the hands-on activities students participated in, such as shovel testing, excavating test units, sifting soil, and maintaining project records and photos, and notes the involvement with GIS training. It expresses appreciation and best wishes for continued success in future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Red Bay Civitan Club — honored and commended for service to Alabama's youth through archaeology education
• Bill and Jamie Morrow of Zen Geospatial Solutions, LLC — recognized for leadership and support of archaeology education
• Over 200 local public school students who participated in the Cypress Cove Farm Archaeology Dig — benefited from hands-on archaeology education
• Alabama's broader educational and archaeology communities — acknowledged for promoting youth interest in science

Key Provisions

• Recognizes and commends the Red Bay Civitan Club and Bill and Jamie Morrow for their involvement in the Cypress Cove Farm Archaeology Dig
• Notes that they introduced over 200 local public school students to archaeology and related subfields of science
• Describes student activities: determining site boundaries, excavating test units, sifting soil, maintaining site books, project journals, and photos
• Mentions artifacts uncovered dating 3,000–4,000 years old and interactions with Alabama's State Archaeologist and other archaeologists
• Acknowledges GIS education and lab work provided by Zen Geospatial Solutions
• Expresses admiration and best wishes for continued success

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