HJR108 Alabama 2019 Session
Summary
- Primary Sponsor
Chris PringleRepresentativeRepublican- Session
- Regular Session 2019
- Title
- H.L "Sonny" Callahan School for Deaf and Blind, named
- Summary
A resolution urging the Mobile County School Board to rename the Southwest Alabama Regional School for the Deaf and Blind in honor of H. L. 'Sonny' Callahan.
What This Bill DoesIt asks a local school board to rename the school after Sonny Callahan in recognition of his work with deaf and blind students. It explains his role in expanding educational opportunities and the school's founding in 1980. If the board approves, the school's new name would be the H. L. 'Sonny' Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind.
Who It Affects- Mobile County School Board — would need to implement the name change
- Students, families, and the local community served by the Southwest Alabama Regional School for the Deaf and Blind — affected by the change in the school's name
Key ProvisionsAI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.- Renaming the Southwest Alabama Regional School for the Deaf and Blind to the H. L. 'Sonny' Callahan School for the Deaf and Blind
- The resolution notes Sonny Callahan's contributions to deaf and blind education and his role in founding and funding related opportunities
- The action is a request of the Mobile County School Board and does not by itself change state law
- Subjects
- Resolutions, Designation
Bill Actions
Delivered to Governor at 3:21 p.m. on April 23, 2019.
Assigned Act No. 2019-86.
Clerk of the House Certification
Signature Requested
Enrolled
Passed Second House
Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules
Jones (M) motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote
Reported from Rules
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
Bill Text
Documents
Source: Alabama Legislature