HR371 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Holmes, Representative Alvin, commended

Summary

The Alabama House commends Representative Alvin Holmes for his long public service and for being a lifetime member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated.

What This Bill Does

The resolution publicly honors Holmes for his years of service and involvement with Kappa Alpha Psi. It designates him a Lifetime Member of the fraternity in recognition of his contributions. It also highlights his educational background, long tenure in the Alabama House since 1974, and his community affiliations, and offers best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Representative Alvin Holmes — receives formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama House.
• Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity, Incorporated — acknowledged as the organization Holmes serves as a Lifetime Member, highlighted in the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The House highly honors and commends Representative Alvin Holmes and expresses sincere best wishes for his continued success.
• Provision 2: The resolution notes Holmes’s Lifetime Membership in Kappa Alpha Psi and documents his education (BS, MEd, MA from Alabama State University; OIC from the University of Pennsylvania; LLD from Jones School of Law), his long service in the Alabama House since 1974, and his memberships in organizations such as the Hutchinson Missionary Baptist Church, SCLC, Montgomery Improvement Association, and NAACP.

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