HR349 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike ShawRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Recognizing the importance of the Snowflake Hydrangea in the history of the City of Hoover and the State of Alabama

Summary

HR349 is a House resolution that formally recognizes the Snowflake Hydrangea’s importance to Hoover and Alabama and honors the Aldridge family’s contributions.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally acknowledges the Snowflake Hydrangea as a notable botanical treasure in Alabama and its origins in Hoover. It highlights the plant’s characteristics, its role in civic pride, and the Aldridge family’s work with Aldridge Gardens, including education programs. It notes Hoover designated the Snowflake Hydrangea as the City Flower in 2006 and expresses appreciation for the Aldridge family’s ongoing heritage in the state's natural beauty and culture.

Who It Affects

• Residents of Hoover and Alabama, who gain formal recognition of a local plant’s significance and its ties to civic pride and education.
• The Aldridge family and Aldridge Gardens, whose contributions to horticulture, public education, and conservation are publicly acknowledged.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes the Snowflake Hydrangea as a botanical treasure of the State of Alabama and celebrates its origins in the City of Hoover.
• Honors the Snowflake Hydrangea's symbolic meanings of beauty, resilience, and community pride.
• Acknowledges the contributions of Loren Aldridge (discoverer) and Eddie Aldridge (propagator and promoter) and the establishment of Aldridge Gardens.
• Acknowledges Kay Aldridge’s role in transforming Aldridge Gardens and promoting its educational programs.
• Notes that the Snowflake Hydrangea was officially designated the City Flower of Hoover in 2006.
• Expresses appreciation for the Aldridge family's lasting legacy in advancing Alabama’s natural beauty and cultural heritage through Aldridge Gardens and related programs.

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