HJR202 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

70th Anniversary of the Nationwide Polio Eradication Campaign, commemorated

Summary

Alabama commemorates the 70th anniversary of the nationwide polio eradication campaign and honors those who contributed to eradicating polio.

What This Bill Does

This resolution officially recognizes the 70th anniversary and acknowledges the efforts of scientists, physicians, public health workers, parents, and many Alabamians who helped achieve polio eradication. It highlights Alabama’s historical role in polio research and vaccination efforts and credits specific institutions and individuals mentioned in the bill. It does not create new laws, funding, or programs; it serves as a ceremonial acknowledgment of a major public health milestone.

Who It Affects

• Alabama residents and the public health community, who are reminded of and publicly recognize the polio eradication milestone
• Scientists, physicians, public health workers, and Alabama institutions involved in polio research and vaccination (as acknowledged in the resolution)

Key Provisions

• Commemorates the 70th anniversary of the nationwide polio eradication campaign
• Salutes scientists, physicians, public health personnel, parents, and others, including many Alabamians, who contributed to the achievement
• Acknowledges Alabama's historical contributions to polio research and vaccination efforts (including institutions and individuals referenced in the bill)
• Concurrence by both houses of the Alabama Legislature in commemorating the milestone

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