HJR6 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Adline ClarkeRepresentative
Democrat
Co-Sponsors: Napoleon Bracy Chip Brown Barbara Drummond Victor Gaston Sam Jones Steve McMillan Chris Pringle Matt Simpson Shane Stringer Margie Wilcox
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Lyons, James K., commended
Summary: The Alabama House Joint Resolution HJR6 honors James K. Lyons for his leadership as Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama State Docks and wishes him well in retirement.
What This Bill Does
It formally recognizes Lyons' contributions to Alabama’s state docks, highlighting his roles in terminal development, attracting private investment, bond management, and infrastructure projects. It notes efforts to deepen and widen the Mobile Ship Channel to support ultra-large ships with the goal of making Alabama’s seaport among the deepest by 2025. It dedicates the resolution to Lyons with appreciation and best wishes for his retirement.

Who It Affects
James K. Lyons — receives formal recognition and retirement tribute from the Alabama Legislature.
The Alabama State Docks/Port Authority and the broader Alabama community — publicly acknowledged for leadership and the port’s economic development achievements.

Key Provisions
Honors James K. Lyons for his contributions as Director and Chief Executive Officer of the Alabama State Docks.
Dedicates the resolution to Lyons with appreciation and best wishes for his retirement.
Notes Lyons' accomplishments, including overseeing land acquisitions and terminal development such as Axis Inland Dock, Pier A North, and the CG Railway, and leveraging private capital for projects like McDuffie Terminal, grain elevator, refrigerated terminal, and steel coil terminal.
Mentions his role in attracting major companies and in financing and infrastructure efforts, including bond supervision and agreements with the Army Corps of Engineers to deepen and widen the Mobile Ship Channel to support ultra-large ships.

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