SJR113 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Greg J. Reed
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 Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: McClendon, Senator Jim, commended
Summary: This Senate Joint Resolution commends Senator Jim McClendon on his retirement and years of service to Alabama.
What This Bill Does
Recognizes and publicly commends Senator Jim McClendon for retiring after his years of service in the Alabama Legislature. It highlights his education, military service, optometry career, and extensive legislative work, including key committees and leadership in redistricting. The resolution states that a copy will be presented to him as a token of esteem and thanks.

Who It Affects
Senator Jim McClendon — retirement acknowledged and his public service praised.
Alabama Legislature and residents — receive a formal public record recognizing McClendon’s contributions and impact.

Key Provisions
Commends Senator Jim McClendon on his retirement and years of service to the State of Alabama.
Provides that a copy of the resolution be presented to McClendon as a token of high esteem and thanks.
Includes statements detailing McClendon’s education, military service, optometry career, and leadership roles in the Legislature to justify the commendation.

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