SJR9 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
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 Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson 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: Bicentennial Education Committee, commended
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution commends the Alabama Bicentennial Education Committee for promoting Alabama history education and recognizing its members.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill formally commends the Alabama Bicentennial Education Committee for developing educational content and projects to promote history education in Alabama K-12 schools and for engaging with higher education, internships, and publications. It acknowledges the committee’s mission to preserve Alabama’s history and share it with students, helping shape the state’s future. It directs that a copy of the resolution be given to each committee member, and notes that the resolution is adopted by both the Senate and the House as a gesture of appreciation.

Who It Affects
Alabama Bicentennial Education Committee members — receive formal commendation and a copy of the resolution.
Alabama students and educators — benefit from the committee’s efforts to promote history education and preserve the state’s history.

Key Provisions
Commends the Alabama Bicentennial Education Committee for tireless efforts to promote history education in Alabama.
Recognizes the committee’s co-chairs and its mission to develop educational content and projects for K-12 history education and to engage with higher education, internships, and publications.
Affirms the committee’s goal of preserving Alabama’s history and sharing it with students.
Provides that each committee member will receive a copy of the resolution to commemorate their efforts.
Indicates the resolution is adopted by both chambers of the Legislature and delivered with gratitude.

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