HJR156 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Jeana RossRepresentative
Republican
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette 1825 Visit to Alabama, commemorated
Summary: A concurrent resolution to commemorates the bicentennial of Marquis de Lafayette's 1825 visit to Alabama and promote education about liberty and equality.
What This Bill Does
The resolution designates the Lafayette visit bicentennial for celebration and recognition of its unifying impact. It notes that commemorative events for K-12 students and the public will take place from March 30 to April 8, 2025 along the route Lafayette toured in Alabama. It emphasizes educating people about the founding principles of liberty and equality and asks hosting organizations to be recognized for their efforts by receiving a copy of the resolution.

Who It Affects
K-12 students and the general public in Alabama, who will participate in commemorative events and educational activities along Lafayette's route.
Alabama organizations partnering to host commemorative events, which will be acknowledged by the Legislature and receive copies of the resolution.

Key Provisions
The bicentennial of Lafayette's 1825 visit to Alabama is to be commemorated with celebration and appreciation for its unifying effect.
Commemorative events for K-12 students and the general public will occur between March 30, 2025 and April 8, 2025 along the route Lafayette traveled in Alabama.
The remembrance is meant to recall the revolutionary principles of liberty and equality foundational to the nation and relevant today.
Alabama organizations partnering to mark the anniversary will be commended for creating educational and patriotic reflection opportunities.
Each hosting entity will receive a copy of this resolution in recognition of their service to the public and to shared American ideals.

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