HR248 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rhett MarquesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Flags for the Forgotten Soldiers, honored

Summary

Alabama honors Flags for the Forgotten Soldiers for raising awareness about veteran suicide and PTSD with a formal tribute.

What This Bill Does

The House formally recognizes Flags for the Forgotten Soldiers and extends its highest honor and gratitude through this resolution. It serves as a tribute to the organization and to founder Howard Berry and the late Staff Sergeant Joshua Berry. It acknowledges the group's work to raise awareness of veteran suicide and PTSD and its efforts to organize displays to promote awareness across all 50 states.

Who It Affects

• Flags for the Forgotten Soldiers (organization) — receives formal recognition and tribute from the Alabama House
• Veterans and the Alabama public — gain formal recognition of veteran suicide/PTSD awareness efforts and support for awareness campaigns

Key Provisions

• The Alabama House extends its highest honor and gratitude to Flags for the Forgotten Soldiers, and the resolution serves as a formal tribute.
• The resolution recognizes Howard Berry and the organization’s work to raise awareness about veteran suicide and PTSD, including efforts to organize awareness displays across all 50 states.

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