SR121 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Clyde ChamblissSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Amateur Radio Week, June 19-25, 2017, recognized

Summary

SR121 designates June 19-25, 2017 as Amateur Radio Week in Alabama to honor licensed amateur radio operators and their emergency communications work.

What This Bill Does

The bill designates a specific week as Amateur Radio Week in Alabama. It acknowledges that Alabama has about 13,000 licensed amateur radio operators who provide emergency communications and operate privately owned resources for the public welfare. It notes that these operators maintain state and worldwide communications for emergencies and participate in the American Radio Relay League's (ARPL) Field Day exercises on June 24-25, 2017. It urges all Alabamians to pay tribute to these operators as ambassadors of goodwill.

Who It Affects

• Licensed amateur radio operators in Alabama, who are recognized for their emergency communications work and voluntary service
• Alabama residents and the public, who benefit from enhanced emergency communications and are encouraged to acknowledge these operators

Key Provisions

• Recognizes June 19-25, 2017 as Amateur Radio Week in Alabama
• Acknowledges that there are over 13,000 licensed Amateur Radio Operators in the state and their emergency communications contributions
• Notes that operators maintain communications on state and worldwide levels for emergencies anywhere on Earth using privately owned resources
• References the American Radio Relay League's (ARPL) Annual Field Day exercises held on June 24-25, 2017
• Urges all Alabamians to pay tribute to amateur radio operators as ambassadors of goodwill

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