HR71 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Daniel Chaplin, commended

Summary

HR71 is a ceremonial House resolution that commends Daniel Chaplin for his advocacy work and recognizes him as the 2023 Jeff Ridgeway Advocacy Award winner.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally recognizes Daniel Chaplin for his leadership in self-advocacy and his advocacy work in Alabama and Washington, D.C. It notes his roles with the National Down Syndrome Congress and his involvement in advocacy training. It also mentions his athletic efforts and inclusion goals, and states he will be honored on Disability Advocacy Day; there are no changes to laws or funding, as this is ceremonial.

Who It Affects

• Daniel Chaplin — receives formal recognition and commendation from the Alabama House.
• Disability and Down syndrome advocacy communities in Alabama — gain official acknowledgment of their leader and increased visibility for advocacy work.

Key Provisions

• Commends Daniel Chaplin of Homewood, Alabama, for being named the 2023 Jeff Ridgeway Advocacy Award winner.
• Recognizes his leadership in self-advocacy and his strong vision for the Self-Advocacy Movement in Alabama.
• Notes his active policy advocacy work in Alabama and Washington, D.C., and his role as a board member for the National Down Syndrome Congress, including co-hosting advocacy training events.
• Mentions his achievement of completing 45 half marathons and his goal of completing a half marathon in every state.
• States that on March 6, 2024, Daniel Chaplin will be honored as the recipient of the Jeff Ridgeway Advocacy Award at the State House Entrance during Disability Advocacy Day.

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