HJR299 Alabama 2025 Session

Updated Feb 23, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Napoleon BracyRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2025 Regular Session
Title: Earlene Dixon Thomas, celebrated
Summary: HJR299 is a ceremonial joint resolution by Alabama to celebrate Earlene Dixon Thomas on her 100th birthday.
What This Bill Does
If passed, it would formally honor Earlene Dixon Thomas on her 100th birthday. The resolution describes her background—born in Eclectic, Elmore County in 1925, later living in Montgomery County—and notes she is the last surviving of 10 children. It also highlights her roles as a mother of 12, grandmother, great-grandmother, and her involvement in church and civic groups. No new laws or public funding are created; this is a ceremonial recognition by the Legislature.

Who It Affects
Earlene Dixon Thomas – receives formal recognition and honor from the Alabama Legislature for her life, family and community contributions.
Family, friends, and community organizations connected to Earlene Dixon Thomas; Alabama residents who read about or hear of the recognition.

Key Provisions
Acknowledges Earlene Dixon Thomas's 100th birthday on June 22, 2025, and honors her life and legacy.
Provides background details: born June 22, 1925 in Eclectic, Elmore County; long-time resident of Montgomery County.
Notes she is the last surviving of 10 children of Jeff Sr. and Cassie Bell Dixon, mother of 12, grandmother, and great-grandmother; described as the Thomas family's 'keeper of the flame'.
Describes her involvement in church and civic groups, including the church senior choir, Home League, Farmers Helping Hand Society, and the Order of the Eastern Star.
States that the Legislature, in both houses, celebrates her life and legacy and recognizes her impact on family, faith, and community.

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