HR106 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Troy StubbsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Popcorn On Her Retirement, Commending

Summary

A House resolution commending Popcorn, the service dog at Wetumpka Elementary School, on her retirement.

What This Bill Does

The resolution recognizes Popcorn's retirement on January 30, 2024, and her long service as a facility service dog at Wetumpka Elementary since 2015. It notes how she supported students and staff as a listening ear, a buddy, a library pillow, and a participant in school events, and that she helped pave the way for other service dogs in Alabama. It mentions that Alabama has about 40-45 active facility service dogs in schools, funded by the Alabama Department of Education and supported by Service Dogs Alabama; these dogs work with professional handlers and serve many people, not just one. The resolution expresses appreciation for Popcorn's contributions and wishes her well in retirement.

Who It Affects

• Wetumpka Elementary School students, staff, and families who benefited from Popcorn's service and retirement recognition.
• Alabama schools that host facility service dogs and the programs that fund and support them (Alabama Department of Education and Service Dogs Alabama).

Key Provisions

• Commends Popcorn on retirement as the service dog at Wetumpka Elementary School.
• Acknowledges Popcorn's service since 2015 and her role in paving the way for other service dogs in Alabama.
• Notes there are about 40-45 active facility service dogs in Alabama and that they work with counselors and administrators in schools.
• States that the program is funded by the Alabama Department of Education and supported by Service Dogs Alabama, with dogs trained in accredited programs and paired with professional handlers, serving multiple people rather than a single individual.
• Expresses appreciation and best wishes for Popcorn's retirement.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions