SJR54 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Arthur OrrSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Bicentennial Commission, commended

Summary

A Senate Joint Resolution commends the Alabama Bicentennial Commission for organizing Alabama's three-year bicentennial celebration.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally recognizes and commends the Alabama Bicentennial Commission for preparing and implementing the three-year celebration of Alabama’s history (the places, people, and stories that represent Alabama’s history). It lists the commission members and expresses gratitude for their accomplishments. It states that both houses of the Legislature concur in the resolution, which is presented with gratitude and admiration. It is a ceremonial act with no new laws or duties placed on the state.

Who It Affects

• Named members of the Alabama Bicentennial Commission who are officially commended
• The Alabama Legislature and Alabama residents who receive formal recognition of the commission's work

Key Provisions

• Commends the Alabama Bicentennial Commission for creating and implementing a three-year celebration of Alabama's history (the places, people, and stories representative of Alabama's prominent history)
• Lists the commission members by name: Joel Anderson, Mike Ball, Hilary Claybourne, Priscilla Hancock-Cooper, Patricia Ford, Steve Murray, Arthur Orr, Tami Reist, Lee Sentell, Fitzgerald Washington, and Bart Williams
• States that the Legislature, in both houses, concurs and adopts the resolution
• expresses gratitude and admiration for the commissioners' accomplishments

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory