SJR40 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: J.T. WaggonerSenator
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: COMMENDING MS. SUZANNE RESPESS FOR PROFESSIONAL ACHIEVEMENTS.
Summary: SJR40 is a ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution that commends Suzanne Respess for her professional achievements.
What This Bill Does
The bill publicly recognizes Ms. Respess’s career in government relations and pediatric health care policy, describing her work with Children’s of Alabama and her leadership roles in several policy groups. It dedicates the resolution to her with appreciation and best wishes for her future endeavors. It does not create or change laws; it is a formal compliment from the Legislature.

Who It Affects
Ms. Suzanne Respess — receives formal commendation from the Alabama Legislature.
Organizations connected to her work (Children’s of Alabama, Business Council of Alabama, End Childhood Hunger in Alabama Task Force, Safety Net Hospital Pharmacy Access Public Policy Council) and the broader Alabama health care and business communities — acknowledged for their leadership and public policy efforts.

Key Provisions
Commends Ms. Suzanne Respess for her many professional achievements.
Summarizes her career at Children’s of Alabama (Coordinator of Government Relations since 1994; Vice President, Government Relations since 2010) and her responsibilities negotiating legislation and regulations affecting operations and pediatric health care.
Lists leadership roles: Co-Chair of the Business Council of Alabama Federal Affairs Committee, Board Director of the Business Council of Alabama, End Childhood Hunger in Alabama Task Force, and the Safety Net Hospital Pharmacy Access Public Policy Council.
Mentions her education (BS in Consumer Affairs from Auburn University) and other achievements such as work as an independent health care marketing consultant, published articles, and speaking engagements.
States the legislature’s intent to commend her with warm appreciation and 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: Suzanne Respess, Commended