HJR103 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt SimpsonRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

HONORING THE LIFE AND PUBLIC SERVICE OF LEON L. ALLEN.

Summary

A ceremonial House Joint Resolution honoring the life and public service of Leon L. Allen, a Baldwin County business owner and community leader.

What This Bill Does

The bill expresses respect for Leon L. Allen's life and contributions, noting his ownership of Leon's Petroleum, his active faith and ministry at Spanish Fort United Methodist Church, and his service on the Baldwin County Judicial Commission as well as his role in recommending gubernatorial appointees for the 28th Judicial Circuit. It states that the Legislature honors his service and legacy, and directs that a copy of the resolution be prepared in tribute and presented to commend his memory. It is a ceremonial acknowledgment with no changes to existing laws or public policy.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Alabama, especially those in Baldwin County and Daphne, who read or hear about the honoring of Leon L. Allen.
• Leon L. Allen's family, friends, and the local organizations he served (such as the Spanish Fort United Methodist Church and the Baldwin County Judicial Commission) who are publicly acknowledged in this tribute.

Key Provisions

• Honors the life and public service of Leon L. Allen and commends his memory to the citizens of Alabama.
• Acknowledges biographical details and public service (business owner of Leon's Petroleum, church involvement, three terms on the Baldwin County Judicial Commission, and involvement with gubernatorial appointments for the 28th Judicial Circuit).
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be prepared in tribute and presented as a ceremonial recognition by the Legislature.

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Subjects

Honoring The Life and Public Service of Leon Allen.