HJR75 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Matt WoodsSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

COMMENDING COLONEL KEITH H. LEWIS FOR HIS DEDICATED SERVICE TO THE UNITED STATES AIR FORCE.

Summary

This bill formally commends Colonel Keith H. Lewis for his decades of dedicated service to the United States Air Force and honors his heroism and leadership.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it officially recognizes Colonel Keith H. Lewis for his military career and later service as a clergyman in Alabama. It highlights his roles as an F-4 pilot, his Vietnam service, and his Bronze Star Medal with Valor, along with his work as a rector in Jasper. It is a ceremonial tribute and does not create new laws or legal obligations.

Who It Affects

• Colonel Keith H. Lewis — receives formal recognition and honor from the Alabama Legislature.
• Residents of Alabama (especially in Jasper) and related communities — observe a ceremonial tribute recognizing a notable veteran and public servant.

Key Provisions

• Commends Colonel Keith H. Lewis for his many years of dedicated service to the United States Air Force.
• Recognizes his military career, including service as an F-4 Phantom II pilot, deployment to Vietnam, and earning a Bronze Star Medal with Valor for heroic actions while a prisoner of war in North Vietnam.
• Acknowledges his post-military ministry, including service as Rector of Saint Mary's Episcopal Church in Jasper (1993–2007) and as Rector of Good Shepherd Anglican Church in Jasper (since 2010).
• States that the resolution serves as a tribute with warmth, gratitude, admiration, and regard.

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 Keith H. Lewis, Commended