SJR6 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Quinton Ross

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Obama, Barack Hussein, commended

Summary

SJR6 is an Alabama Senate Joint Resolution that honors Barack Obama and recognizes the historic significance of him being the first African-American President of the United States.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution would formally commend Barack Obama and acknowledge his historic role as the first African-American President. It presents a narrative of his background and achievements to justify the honor. It is a ceremonial, non-binding statement by the Alabama Legislature and does not create or change any laws or programs.

Who It Affects

• Barack Obama – would receive formal recognition and honor from the Alabama Legislature.
• Alabama residents and state government – will see a ceremonial acknowledgment of Obama’s historic presidency and its significance reflected in a formal state document.

Key Provisions

• The Alabama Legislature, in concurrence of both houses, honors President Barack Hussein Obama and acknowledges the historic significance of him becoming the first African-American President of the United States.
• The resolution references Obama’s background (birth, education, career) and his presidency as justification for the honor, indicating the public-spirited and historic nature of his service.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory