HJR28 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kelvin LawrenceRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: John Clyde Riggs, commended
Summary: The bill is a House Joint Resolution that commends John Clyde Riggs for his decades of public service and leadership with the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission and related community efforts.
What This Bill Does
If passed, it would officially recognize and commend John Clyde Riggs for his selfless dedication to the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission, including his long tenure as Executive Director since 1997 and his work with local development authorities. It highlights his role in creating the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Art Center in Camden and his service on various local and regional boards. The resolution expresses best wishes for his continued success and does not change state law or impose new duties.

Who It Affects
John Clyde Riggs — receives an official legislative commendation for his long public service and leadership.
ATRC and related organizations and communities (e.g., Wilcox County Industrial Development Authority, Camden City Council, Wilcox County Commission, Economic Development Association of Alabama, Black Belt Action Commission, and the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Arts Center): recognized for their role in his work and the positive impact highlighted by the resolution.

Key Provisions
Commends John Clyde Riggs for his selfless public service to the Alabama-Tombigbee Regional Commission (ATRC).
Recognizes his leadership as ATRC Executive Director since 1997 and his broader community involvement, including work with the Wilcox County Industrial Development Authority.
Acknowledges his instrumental role in the creation of the Black Belt Treasures Cultural Art Center in Camden and its broader impact.
Expresses best wishes for Riggs' continued success and notes concurrence by both houses of the Legislature.

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