HR242 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcus ParamoreRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Barbara Patterson, retirement, commended

Summary

HR242 is a House of Representatives resolution commending Barbara Patterson for her 38 years of service at Troy University on the occasion of her retirement.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the bill would publicly commend Barbara Patterson for her professional achievements and retirement. It recognizes her 38-year career as Troy University's Director of Student Involvement and Leadership, where she oversaw all student organizations and advised groups such as the Student Government Association, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, the Order of Omega, and Leadership Scholars. It notes her efforts to connect students with involvement opportunities, start programs like Freshman Forum, organize events such as Most Outstanding Woman, and host Alabama Girls State on campus, while guiding organizations in resources, leadership training, financial management, and event planning. It dedicates the resolution to her with gratitude and best wishes for continued success in retirement.

Who It Affects

• Barbara Patterson — receives formal commendation from the Alabama House of Representatives.
• Troy University and its students and student organizations — recognized for Patterson's leadership and contributions, with impact on campus programs and engagement.

Key Provisions

• Commends Barbara Patterson for her achievements and retirement.
• Recognizes her 38-year service as Director of Student Involvement and Leadership at Troy University and her oversight of student organizations.
• Highlights contributions such as advising SGA, Panhellenic Council, Interfraternity Council, the Order of Omega, and Leadership Scholars; starting Freshman Forum; organizing Most Outstanding Woman; hosting Alabama Girls State; and educating organizations about resources, leadership training, financial management, and event planning; encouraging tradition and innovation.
• Dedicates the resolution to Barbara Patterson with gratitude and best wishes for continued success during 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