SJR118 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clay Scofield
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Cooperative Extension System's Master Gardener Program, recognized
Summary: This Senate Joint Resolution recognizes and commends the Alabama Cooperative Extension System's Master Gardener Program for 40 years of service and its positive impact on Alabama communities.
What This Bill Does
It formally recognizes the Master Gardener Program and thanks volunteers and the Extension System for their work. It notes the program's roughly 150,000 volunteer hours each year, valued at over $2.8 million. It highlights activities such as the Master Gardener Helpline, community beautification projects, demonstration gardens, and health- and hunger-related programs like Grow More, Give More and Harvest for Health, which help make the state more beautiful and help citizens make environmentally safe and sound decisions for their home landscapes.

Who It Affects
Master Gardeners and the Alabama Cooperative Extension System — receive formal recognition and honor for their volunteer service and leadership.
Alabama residents and communities — benefit from beautification, education, and health-related gardening programs and access to gardening resources.

Key Provisions
Recognizes and commends the Master Gardener Program for 40 years of service in Alabama.
Notes the program's annual volunteer hours (about 150,000) and economic value (over $2.8 million).
Describes program activities and impacts: helpline, greenspace and streetscape projects, demonstration gardens, and food donation programs like Grow More, Give More and Harvest for Health.
Highlights Harvest for Health as a health-focused, collaborative effort tying Master Gardeners to cancer survivors to illustrate the health benefits of gardening.
States that the Legislature recognizes the program's role in making Alabama more beautiful and helping citizens make environmentally safe and sound decisions for their home landscapes.
Notes that this is a recognition-only resolution and does not change existing law.

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