HR203 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rhett MarquesRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

William G. Kidd Day, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House designates April 8, 2022 as William G. Kidd Day in Alabama to honor William G. Kidd's service at Fort Rucker.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution officially designates a commemorative day in Alabama named William G. Kidd Day. It honors William G. Kidd for his leadership as Deputy to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker, including his role during the COVID-19 pandemic, and notes his contributions to training Army aviators, preserving local jobs, and strengthening ties with civilian partners and communities.

Who It Affects

• William G. Kidd – receives formal recognition through the designated day.
• Fort Rucker, the Army Aviation Center of Excellence, and surrounding Alabama communities – acknowledged for Kidd's leadership and contributions, with strengthened community partnerships as a result of the recognition.

Key Provisions

• Designates April 8, 2022 as William G. Kidd Day in Alabama.
• Acknowledges Kidd's service as Deputy to the Commanding General of the U.S. Army Aviation Center of Excellence at Fort Rucker and his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
• Notes Kidd's impact on increasing flight training, maintaining local jobs, and strengthening relationships with civilian partners, communities, and families.

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