HR62 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Kerry UnderwoodRepresentative

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

VFW Post 8640, celebrating

Summary

HR62 is a House resolution that celebrates the founding of VFW Auxiliary Post 8640 Long-Hodges-Lowe in Sheffield and honors its seven founding members as Alabama’s first VFW post for Black veterans.

What This Bill Does

The bill officially recognizes and celebrates the seven founding members of VFW Auxiliary Post 8640 Long-Hodges-Lowe. It notes that the post was Alabama's first VFW post for Black veterans and explains that the post was named to honor Southeast Sheffield veterans who died in World War II. It extends best wishes for the post's continued success and serves as an official ceremonial acknowledgment without creating new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Seven founding members of VFW Auxiliary Post 8640 Long-Hodges-Lowe, who are publicly recognized and celebrated.
• Black veterans and the broader Alabama veterans community, who gain formal acknowledgement of this historical milestone.

Key Provisions

• Celebrates the seven founding members: John Hampton, William Appleton, Willie Fitzgerald, Harry Grimes, Grady Hardnett, William Hill, and Vinson Perkins, Sr.
• Recognizes Alabama's first VFW post for Black veterans (VFW Auxiliary Post 8640 Long-Hodges-Lowe) in Sheffield.
• Notes that the post is named in honor of Southeast Sheffield veterans who sacrificed in World War II (Long-Hodges-Lowe).
• Extends best wishes for the post's continued success in future endeavors.

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