HR272 Alabama 2019 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arnold MooneyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2019

Title

Redden, Clay, forty years of dedicated service, commended

Summary

A ceremonial House resolution honoring Clay Redden for forty years of service to the Alabama Legislature.

What This Bill Does

It formally commends Clay Redden for his forty years with the Legislature and recognizes him as the 'Voice of the House.' It also playfully proclaims him the resident expert on radio, trains, Klingon, and Waffle House, granting him symbolic privileges such as the right to control the Waffle House jukebox. The resolution ends with a ceremonial intergalactic salute: 'Live Long and Prosper.'

Who It Affects

• Clay Redden — receives formal commendation and ceremonial titles/privileges.
• The Alabama House of Representatives — adopts and observes the resolution recognizing Redden's service.

Key Provisions

• Commends Clay Redden for forty years of dedicated service to the Alabama Legislature and describes him as the 'Voice of the House'.
• Proclaims Redden as the resident expert on all things radio, trains, Klingon, and Waffle House.
• Directs members to yield control of the Waffle House jukebox to Redden so he can enjoy his theme songs from old TV shows.
• Gives Redden a ceremonial intergalactic salute: 'Live Long and Prosper.'

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