HJR106 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Connie C. Rowe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Youse, Beverly, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature ceremonialy commends Beverly Youse for 36 years of leadership as Executive Director of The House of Ruth, Inc.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the resolution formally recognizes Beverly Youse's 36 years of service and highlights The House of Ruth, Inc.'s work supporting survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence. It notes her role in the organization's reincorporation and its status as a pioneer program in Alabama. This is a symbolic, honorific action with no legal changes or funding attached.

Who It Affects

• Ms. Beverly Youse — receives a formal legislative commendation for her long leadership at The House of Ruth, Inc.
• The House of Ruth, Inc. — gains public recognition of its services to survivors and its historical role in Alabama.
• Survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence in nine Alabama counties — may benefit from increased visibility of available resources.
• The Alabama Legislature and the broader public — acknowledged for supporting and recognizing advocacy and service organizations.

Key Provisions

• Commends Beverly Youse for dedicating 36 years as Executive Director of The House of Ruth, Inc.
• Recognizes The House of Ruth, Inc. as a program serving survivors of sexual assault and domestic violence across nine Alabama counties.
• States that under Youse's leadership, The House of Ruth, Inc. was reincorporated and became the first domestic violence program in Alabama to work with rape victims and survivors of sexual assault.
• Acknowledges Youse's education and leadership roles with the Alabama Coalition Against Rape (BA in Sociology; MS in Agency Counseling; and multiple leadership positions).

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory