HR124 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin W. WarrenRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Fred D. Gray, commended

Summary

A House resolution commends Fred D. Gray for his long career in civil rights law and his contributions to Alabama and the nation.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would formally recognize and commend former State Representative Fred D. Gray for his 70-year career in civil rights law and his role in major civil rights battles. It highlights his work with the NAACP and Legal Defense Fund and his representation of civil rights icons such as Rosa Parks, Claudette Colvin, Martin Luther King Jr., John Lewis, and the Freedom Riders. It also notes his numerous awards and honors, and mentions the Fred D. Gray Institute's inaugural National Symposium in Montgomery to discuss ongoing civil rights issues.

Who It Affects

• Fred D. Gray, who would receive formal commendation from the Alabama House for his lifelong civil rights work.
• The Alabama civil rights community and state citizens, who gain formal recognition of Gray's contributions and the promotion of ongoing civil rights dialogue through the Institute's symposium.

Key Provisions

• Commends former State Representative Fred D. Gray for his 70-year career and significant contributions to civil rights.
• Recognizes Gray's leadership in civil rights litigation and his representation of major civil rights figures and organizations.
• Acknowledges Gray's national honors, including the Presidential Medal of Freedom, ABA Medal, and Thurgood Marshall Award, and the Smithsonian portrait installation.
• Notes the Fred D. Gray Institute for Human and Civil Rights will host its inaugural National Symposium in Montgomery to discuss ongoing civil rights issues and practical outcomes.

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