SJR61 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: April WeaverSenator
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 Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Walker, Tom, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature formally honors Tom Walker for his service to the American Village and civic education.
What This Bill Does
It officially recognizes Tom Walker as founder and president of the American Village and acknowledges the impact of his history and civics programs. It notes the campus near Montevallo and the hundreds of thousands of students who have participated. It also highlights his national role on the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission as Vice Chair. The resolution expresses admiration and best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects
Tom Walker — receives a formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama Senate and House.
The American Village organization, its students and educators — publicly recognized for contributing to civic education and American history programs in Alabama.

Key Provisions
Commends Tom Walker for outstanding service to the American Village and for his civic education work.
Describes the American Village as an 188-acre campus near Montevallo that provides history and civics programs to hundreds of thousands of students.
Notes Walker's national service, including his appointment and role as Vice Chair of the U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission.
States the resolution is offered with admiration and best wishes for his future endeavors.

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