SJR88 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton 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 April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Shelby, Senator Richard, commended
Summary: A ceremonial Alabama Senate Joint Resolution commending U.S. Senator Richard Shelby for his decades of public service to Alabama.
What This Bill Does
It formally honors Senator Shelby for his long career in the U.S. Congress and his work for Alabama. It expresses the Legislature's gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavors. It is a symbolic, non-binding acknowledgment, not new law or policy.

Who It Affects
Senator Richard Shelby – receives formal commendation and gratitude from the Alabama Legislature.
Alabama residents and state government – benefit from the public acknowledgment of a longtime public servant and the example it sets.

Key Provisions
Be it resolved by the Legislature of Alabama, both Houses concurring, that United States Senator Richard Shelby is hereby commended for his dedicated service to the State of Alabama.
Be it further resolved, That this resolution expresses the Legislature's immense gratitude and best wishes to Senator Shelby in all his future endeavors.
Be it further resolved, That this resolution is offered as a token of the Legislature's appreciation.
Be it further resolved that the resolution was adopted by both Houses of the Legislature and presented to Senator Shelby.

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