HR117 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Prince ChestnutRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Sadie Moss, honored

Summary

HR117 is a ceremonial House resolution that honors Sadie Mae Simmons Mitchell Moss for her lifelong contributions to education and the Civil Rights Movement, including voting-rights advocacy.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, it publicly acknowledges and commends Sadie Moss during the Fourth Annual Foot Soldiers Celebration. It notes her work as a teacher, counselor, and director of the McRae Gaines Learning Center, and mentions that the Selma University summer learning program was named in her honor. It also recognizes her role as a Foot Soldier in the Civil Rights Movement and her involvement in efforts leading to the Voting Rights Act. The resolution is ceremonial and does not create new laws or spending.

Who It Affects

• Sadie Mae Simmons Mitchell Moss – receives formal recognition and public honor.
• Residents of Selma and Dallas County – benefit from formal acknowledgment of local Civil Rights Movement history and positive role models.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Sadie Mae Simmons Mitchell Moss for her contributions to the Civil Rights Movement and to education in her community.
• Commends her extraordinary efforts toward securing the right to vote for African Americans and her community service in Selma and Dallas County.
• Acknowledges her leadership roles, including Director of the McRae Gaines Learning Center and her long career as a teacher and counselor.
• Note that the Selma University summer program was named in her honor (Sadie Moss Summer Learning Institute) for providing learning opportunities to young children.
• States that the resolution is ceremonial and does not enact new laws or require appropriation of funds.

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