SJR8 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David SessionsSenator

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Greg AlbrittonGerald H. AllenWill BarfootWilliam “Bill” M. BeasleyTom ButlerClyde ChamblissDonnie ChesteenLinda Coleman-MadisonPriscilla DunnChris ElliottVivian Davis FiguresSam GivhanGarlan GudgerKirk HatcherJimmy HolleyAndrew JonesSteve LivingstonDel MarshJim McClendonTim MelsonArthur OrrRandy PriceGreg J. ReedDan RobertsMalika Sanders-FortierClay ScofieldShay ShelnuttBobby D. SingletonRodger SmithermanLarry StuttsJ.T. WaggonerApril WeaverTom WhatleyJack W. Williams

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium, commended

Summary

This resolution congratulates the Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium on 50 years of service and urges continued collaboration.

What This Bill Does

It honors MASGC for 50 years of service to Mississippi, Alabama, the Gulf of Mexico region, and the nation. It notes MASGC as the first bi-state Sea Grant program and describes its university-based research, education, and extension work for coastal communities. It outlines MASGC's focus areas: Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development; Healthy Coastal Ecosystems; Resilient Communities and Economies; and Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture. It encourages MASGC to continue using science to inform public and private decisions, support coastal communities and sustainable resources, and to maintain partnerships, while noting that an official copy of the resolution will be prepared for presentation to MASGC leaders and national Sea Grant leadership.

Who It Affects

• Mississippi-Alabama Sea Grant Consortium and its member universities and partners, which are recognized and encouraged to continue their work.
• Coastal communities in Mississippi, Alabama, and the Gulf region, which benefit from MASGC's research, education, and programs and from ongoing collaboration and support.

Key Provisions

• Congratulates MASGC for 50 years of service to Mississippi, Alabama, the Gulf of Mexico region, and the nation.
• Recognizes MASGC as the nation’s first bi-state Sea Grant program (established in 1972) and describes its university-based research, education, extension, and legal programs for coastal communities.
• Outlines MASGC focus areas: Environmental Literacy and Workforce Development; Healthy Coastal Ecosystems; Resilient Communities and Economies; and Sustainable Fisheries and Aquaculture.
• Notes MASGC members include Jackson State University, Mississippi State University, University of Mississippi, University of Southern Mississippi, University of South Alabama, Auburn University, Dauphin Island Sea Lab, University of Alabama, and University of Alabama at Birmingham.
• Encourages MASGC to continue providing science-based education and information to inform public and private decision-making, supporting a sustainable coastal economy and environment.
• Encourages MASGC to continue its partnership model addressing economic and environmental issues facing coastal communities in Mississippi and Alabama.
• Requests that an official copy of the resolution be prepared for presentation to MASGC presidents, the Director of the National Sea Grant College Program, and the Chair of the National Sea Grant Advisory Board.

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