HR272 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Steve HurstRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Muscogee Reyicepes Festival, recognized

Summary

HR272 recognizes and honors the Muscogee Reyicepes Festival in Oxford, Alabama, and expresses commendations and best wishes for its continued success.

What This Bill Does

If passed, this bill would formally recognize the Reyicepes Festival hosted by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oxford on April 8-9, 2022. It describes the festival as a homecoming and celebration of Muscogee history and culture, with free, public access and activities such as storytelling, hymn singing, arts and crafts, and appearances by tribal leadership. It also states that the House extends the highest honor and commendations and wishes for future success of the event.

Who It Affects

• Muscogee (Creek) Nation and Muscogee people, by receiving formal recognition and a public celebration of their culture and history.
• Residents and visitors of Oxford, Alabama (and Alabama’s public) who participate in or benefit from the public recognition of a local cultural festival.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the Reyicepes Festival hosted by the Muscogee (Creek) Nation in Oxford, Alabama on April 8-9, 2022.
• Notes that ‘Reyicepes’ means ‘We Have Come Back’ and frames the festival as a homecoming and celebration of Muscogee history and existence.
• States the festival takes place at Choccolocco Park, is free and open to the public, and includes programs such as Muscogee storytelling, hymn singing, arts and crafts vendors, history presentations, meet-and-greets with tribal leadership, and live painting by Muscogee artists.
• Becomes a formal expression of the House extending the highest honor and commendations and best wishes for continued success of the festival.

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