HJR10 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve McMillan

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Alan BakerJoe FaustVictor GastonHarry ShiverMargie Wilcox

Session

First Special Session 2021

Title

Captain Roland Walker, recognized

Summary

The Alabama Legislature recognizes Captain Roland Walker and designates a newly placed artificial reef in Alabama’s coastal waters as the Captain Roland Walker Reef.

What This Bill Does

This is a ceremonial resolution that publicly recognizes Captain Roland Walker’s lifelong service to the fisheries and charter boat industries and his role in artificial reef efforts. It names the newly placed artificial reef in Alabama’s coastal waters the Captain Roland Walker Reef. The resolution provides formal commendation and does not change laws or provide funding.

Who It Affects

• Captain Roland Walker and his family: receive formal recognition and commemoration.
• Alabama’s coastal fisheries community and the Alabama Department of Conservation and Natural Resources (Marine Resources Division): public acknowledgement of reef naming and alignment with reef habitat efforts.

Key Provisions

• The newly placed artificial reef in Alabama’s coastal waters will be named the Captain Roland Walker Reef.
• The Legislature recognizes and commends Captain Roland Walker for lifelong service to the coastal waters and sportfishing industry; the resolution is offered to his family.

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