HJR47 Alabama 2020 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Thad McClammy
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2020
Title: Harris, Jerome V., commended
Summary: This House Joint Resolution commends Reverend Doctor Jerome V. Harris for outstanding professional achievement and expresses admiration and best wishes.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it would formally recognize Reverend Harris for his diverse contributions as a military veteran, pastor, banker, and leader in retirement services and civil rights history. It highlights his education, military service, and long pastoral work, as well as his leadership at Regions Financial Corporation and within the AME Church, including his role in Brown Chapel's national historic designation. The resolution expresses admiration and best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects
Reverend Doctor Jerome V. Harris — receives an official public commendation from the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama communities and institutions connected to his work (AME churches, Brown Chapel, Regions Financial, and retirement programs) — publicly acknowledged for their historical and community contributions and inspired by his leadership.

Key Provisions
Commend Reverend Doctor Jerome V. Harris for outstanding professional achievement and extend deepest admiration and best wishes for his future endeavors.
Acknowledge his education, military service, pastoral leadership at multiple AME churches, work with Regions Financial Corporation and AMEC retirement programs, and his role in Brown Chapel's designation as a National Historic Place and Civil Rights history.

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