SJR81 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: McCallum, Phillip, commended
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution commends Phillip McCallum for being named Executive Director of the Alabama State Bar Association and recognizes his achievements.
What This Bill Does
It formally commends Phillip McCallum for his professional achievements and for being selected as Executive Director of the Alabama State Bar Association. It acknowledges the Bar Association as the official statewide organization for Alabama lawyers and describes its goals to promote professional responsibility, improve the administration of justice, and increase public understanding of the law. It expresses the Legislature's admiration and best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects
Phillip McCallum — receives formal commendation and recognition for his career and leadership role.
Members of the Alabama State Bar Association and the Alabama legal community — are publicly recognized and connected to the leadership transition through this resolution.

Key Provisions
Commends Phillip McCallum for his professional achievements and for being named Executive Director of the Alabama State Bar Association.
Acknowledges the Alabama State Bar Association as the official statewide organization of Alabama lawyers and outlines its goals to promote professional responsibility and competence, improve the administration of justice, and increase public understanding of the law.
Provides biographical context about McCallum, including education at Samford University’s Cumberland School of Law, admission to practice in 1988, and his prior roles as prosecutor, civil litigator, founding shareholder, and bar association leader.
Expresses the Legislature's high regard, admiration, and best wishes for McCallum's future endeavors.

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