SJR32 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve LivingstonSenator
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 Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Washington, Sheila, and Scottsboro Boys Museum, commended
Summary: SJR32 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution that commends and honors Sheila Washington, founder of the Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center, for her work exonerating the Scottsboro Boys and promoting their legacy.
What This Bill Does
The resolution formally recognizes Sheila Washington for her public service and her role as founder of the Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center. It highlights her efforts to exonerate the nine Scottsboro Boys and to modernize the museum. It also states the recognition is offered to her family in admiration and appreciation.

Who It Affects
Sheila Washington's family and loved ones — receive formal commendation and expression of admiration from the Alabama Legislature
The Scottsboro community and museum supporters — gain public recognition of Washington's contributions and the museum's role in highlighting the Scottsboro Boys case

Key Provisions
Commends and honors Sheila Washington for founding and leading the Scottsboro Boys Museum and Cultural Center
Acknowledges her work to fully exonerate the nine Scottsboro Boys and to modernize the museum
Expresses that the resolution is offered to her family in deepest admiration and appreciation
Indicates the resolution was adopted by the Alabama Senate and House of Representatives in February 2021

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