SJR11 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Clyde ChamblissSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: HONORING THE PRATTVILLE AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY.
Summary: SJR11 is a ceremonial Alabama Senate Joint Resolution honoring the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce on its 50th anniversary.
What This Bill Does
It recognizes and commends the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce for 50 years of service to the community. It highlights the Chamber's mission to strengthen the local business climate, improve quality of life, promote economic development, education, and support for military personnel and families. It states that the Legislature expresses appreciation, without creating new laws or funding.

Who It Affects
Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce and its roughly 700 members receive formal recognition and honor from the Legislature.
Residents and businesses in Prattville/Autauga County, including educators and military families, who benefit from the Chamber's activities and the community's ongoing development.

Key Provisions
Honors the Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce on its 50th anniversary.
Describes the Chamber's mission to strengthen the business environment, promote a high quality of life, and support economic development and private enterprise.
Notes growth from 74 members in 1973 to nearly 700 members in 2023 and a 21-member Board of Directors.
Recognizes achievements such as recruiting major industries (e.g., James Hardie) and landing the Robert Trent Jones Golf Trail at Capitol Hill.
Acknowledges other efforts like the Farm City Banquet, promoting education, and supporting the military population through the Military Affairs Committee.
Affirms the Chamber as a champion for business, education, military, economic development, workforce development, and tourism.
Dedicates the resolution to the Chamber with appreciation and regard from the Legislature.
States that there are no changes to existing state law; the act is ceremonial.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Prattville Area Chamber of Commerce's 50th Anniversary, Celebrated