SJR 135

SJR135 193623-4 By Senators Orr, Albritton, Allen, Beasley, Blackwell, Brewbaker, Bussman, Chambliss, Coleman-Madison, Dial, Dunn, Figures, Glover, Hightower, Holley, Holtzclaw, Livingston, Marsh, McClendon, Melson, Pittman, Reed, Sanders, Sanford, Scofield, Shelnutt, Singleton, Smith, Smitherman, Stutts, Waggoner, Ward, Whatley and Williams RFD: First Read: 21-MAR-18 SJR135 SJR135 ENROLLED, SJR135, RECOGNIZING THE FIRST FULL WEEKEND FOLLOWING THE FIRST FRIDAY IN AUGUST AS DAYS OF PRAYER OVER ALABAMA STUDENTS. WHEREAS, the school students of this great state are our single greatest resource and in coming years will assume leadership positions in this state, as well as responsibility for the advancement of our society; and WHEREAS, today's students face extreme challenges, such as peer pressure to use drugs and alcohol, negative influences in the media, school violence and gang activities, and low self-esteem; and WHEREAS, it is appropriate that prayer be offered for our schools, teachers, and administrators for wisdom and knowledge as they impart to the students of our state the great lessons of life and morality, and the education that each student deserves; and WHEREAS, the residents of this state are encouraged to give thanks for our students and pray for protection, guidance, and peace, and for opportunities and blessings on the students of Alabama; now therefore, SJR135 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we hereby recognize the first full weekend following the first Friday in August each year as Days of Prayer for Alabama's Students and call upon the citizens of this state, in accordance with their own faith and consciences, to pray, meditate, or otherwise reflect upon the students of this state, as well as their teachers, administrators, and schools. SJR135 President and Presiding Officer of the Senate Speaker of the House of Representatives SJR135 Senate 21-MAR-18 I hereby certify that the within Senate Joint Resolution originated in and was adopted by the Senate. Patrick Harris, Secretary. House of Representatives Adopted: 28-MAR-18 By: Senator Orr