HR11 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jeremy GrayRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Lee County Remembrance Project, honored

Summary

The Alabama House honors the Lee County Remembrance Project for memorializing victims of racial terror lynchings and promoting dialogue on race and justice.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes and commends the Lee County Remembrance Project and its partners for their work. It acknowledges the leaders Ashley Brown and Olivia Nichols and the installation of a historical marker in Opelika in 2021. It expresses admiration and best wishes for continued public education, remembrance, and healing in the community.

Who It Affects

• Lee County Remembrance Project (and its co-founders Ashley Brown and Olivia Nichols) — receives formal recognition and support from the Alabama House.
• Lee County and Opelika communities and visitors — gain public acknowledgment, education about racial injustice, and a sense of healing and unity through the memorial and dialogue.

Key Provisions

• The House of Representatives formally commends the Lee County Remembrance Project for documenting victims of racial terror lynchings and promoting education about race and justice.
• Acknowledges the work of Ashley Brown and Olivia Nichols and the partnership with the Equal Justice Initiative.
• Notes the installation of the historical marker in Opelika in 2021 as part of the project and offers best wishes for future efforts.

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