HJR14 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Scott StadthagenRepresentative

Republican

Session

First Special Session 2023

Title

COMMENDING COLONEL (RETIRED) MARK HAROLD MCDONALD FOR MANY YEARS OF COMMITTED SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES ARMY RESERVE.

Summary

HJR14 would honor Colonel (Retired) Mark Harold McDonald for his long service in the United States Army Reserve.

What This Bill Does

It expresses formal commendation from the Alabama Legislature for Colonel McDonald's military career. It notes his 30 years of commissioned service and more than 40 years of total service, including major duty assignments and numerous decorations. It provides biographical details such as his birthplace and education and dedicates the resolution to him with gratitude and best wishes for his retirement.

Who It Affects

• Colonel (Retired) Mark Harold McDonald, who would receive formal recognition and public appreciation from the Alabama Legislature.
• Families, colleagues, and veterans in Alabama who view this as acknowledgment of long military service and a source of state pride.

Key Provisions

• Commends Colonel (Retired) Mark Harold McDonald for his many years of service to the United States Army Reserve.
• Recognizes his 30 years of commissioned service and over 40 years of total service, including major duty assignments and a list of decorations.
• Includes biographical details: born February 15, 1963, in Huntsville, Alabama; holds a BS in Civil Engineering from the University of Alabama in Huntsville; attended various military schools.
• Dedicates the resolution to him with utmost gratitude and admiration and extends sincere best wishes for continued happiness and success during retirement.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Colonel (Retired) Mark Harold McDonald, Commended