HJR139 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris BlackshearRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Jacks Benton, commended

Summary

This is a resolution that commends Jacks Benton for winning the 13th Annual Big Buck Photo Contest and recognizes the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association for promoting outdoor recreation and tourism in Alabama's Black Belt.

What This Bill Does

It formally commends Jacks Benton for his achievement in the Big Buck Photo Contest. It recognizes the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association for its work promoting outdoor recreation and tourism in the Black Belt, aiming to benefit the region and its residents. It notes the Black Belt includes 23 counties and presents this recognition as an official statement from the Legislature.

Who It Affects

• Jacks Benton (and his family) — receives a formal commendation from the Legislature for his achievement.
• Residents of Alabama's Black Belt region (and others who benefit from outdoor recreation and tourism) — may benefit from the recognition and the Association's ongoing work promoting regional economic and ecological benefits.

Key Provisions

• Commends Jacks Benton for winning the 13th Annual Big Buck Photo Contest.
• Commends the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association for promoting outdoor recreation and tourism in Alabama's Black Belt and for contributing to regional economic and ecological benefits.
• References the Black Belt as comprising 23 counties (Barbour, Bullock, Butler, Choctaw, Clarke, Conecuh, Crenshaw, Dallas, Greene, Hale, Lee, Lowndes, Macon, Marengo, Monroe, Montgomery, Perry, Pickens, Pike, Russell, Sumter, Tuscaloosa, Wilcox).
• Expresses the Legislature's honor to present this resolution to Jacks Benton and appreciation to the Alabama Black Belt Adventures Association.

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