SJR136 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg J. Reed
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Gerald H. Allen Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Chris Elliott Vivian Davis Figures Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Smith, Sam Asa, commended
Summary: SJR136 commends Sam Asa Smith II for nearly 20 years of dedicated service protecting the Alabama Senate and congratulates him on his retirement.
What This Bill Does
The joint resolution formally recognizes and thanks Sam Asa Smith II for his service as a Senate Security Officer, including his start with the Senate security team in 2001 and full-time work since 2002, and notes his retirement on June 1, 2021. It expresses heartfelt gratitude, highest esteem, and best wishes for his retirement. The resolution is an official expression of appreciation from both chambers of the Alabama Legislature and is certified by the Secretary.

Who It Affects
Sam Asa Smith II — the recipient of the formal commendation and retirement recognition.
Alabama Senate members and staff — the public recognition of his long service and the Legislature’s expression of gratitude.

Key Provisions
Commends Sam Asa Smith II for nearly 20 years of service protecting the Alabama Senate and congratulates him on retirement.
Expresses heartfelt gratitude, kindness, decency, and warmth in recognizing his service to the Senate.
Conveys the Legislature's best wishes for his well-deserved retirement and copies of the resolution are sent to him for that purpose.
Adopted by both houses of the Legislature and certified by the Secretary.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory