SJR5 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris ElliottSenator

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2022

Title

Malone, Herb, commended

Summary

A Senate joint resolution congratulates and commends Herb Malone on his retirement and his contributions to Alabama's Gulf Coast tourism.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it formally recognizes Herb Malone for his decades of service as president and CEO of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism and his role in growing tourism on Alabama's Gulf Coast. It notes his leadership through disasters and his various contributions and awards. It also instructs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to him and urges him to take time to enjoy the area he helped build.

Who It Affects

• Herb Malone — will be formally congratulated and receive a copy of the resolution; retirement acknowledged.
• Alabama's Gulf Coast tourism community and residents — benefit from formal recognition of the region's economic impact and increased public awareness.

Key Provisions

• Congratulates and commends Herb Malone for his retirement and outstanding service to the State of Alabama.
• Recognizes his leadership as President and CEO of Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Tourism since 1993 and his role in growing year-round tourism on Alabama's Gulf Coast.
• Notes his involvement in other organizations and his contributions to tourism infrastructure, including the Gulf Shores and Orange Beach Sports Commission and Tourism Trails such as the Alabama Coastal Connection Scenic Byway, Alabama's Coastal Birding Trail, and the Mobile Bay Civil War Trail.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be delivered to Mr. Malone and urges him to take time out of retirement to appreciate the area he helped build.

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