SJR13 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

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Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: COMMENDING NUCOR STEEL DECATUR AND DECATUR RELAY FOR LIFE FOR BEING THE NUMBER ONE RELAY FOR LIFE EVENT FOR THE AMERICAN CANCER SOCIETY WORLDWIDE.
Summary: SJR13 is a ceremonial Senate resolution that congratulates and commends the Decatur Relay for Life teams and Nucor Steel Decatur for their fundraising leadership with the American Cancer Society.
What This Bill Does
It formally congratulates the Decatur Relay for Life Team for leading the nation as the most successful Relay for Life event with the American Cancer Society. It notes fundraising figures: the Decatur Relay for Life raised $627,820.12 in 2022; Nucor Steel Decatur Team raised $455,000; and the Decatur team is the first to raise $5 million for cancer research. It dedicates the resolution to team members, participants, volunteers, Nucor Steel Decatur, and American Cancer Society staff, with best wishes for continued happiness and success. It does not create new laws or change state policy.

Who It Affects
Decatur Relay for Life Team members and volunteers who receive formal commendation and recognition for their fundraising efforts and dedication.
Nucor Steel Decatur Team and its supporters who are acknowledged for raising substantial funds for cancer research and treatment.
American Cancer Society staff and Alabama supporters as partners acknowledged in the resolution and celebrated for their collaboration.

Key Provisions
Commends the Decatur Relay for Life Team for leading the nation as the most successful Relay for Life event with the American Cancer Society.
Recognizes fundraising milestones: $627,820.12 raised in 2022 by Decatur Relay for Life; $455,000 raised by Nucor Steel Decatur Team; and the team being the first to raise $5 million for cancer research.
Dedicates the resolution to team members, Decatur Relay for Life participants and volunteers, Nucor Steel Decatur, and American Cancer Society staff, with best wishes for continued happiness and success.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Nucor Steel and Decatur Relay for Life for American Cancer Society, Commended