House Joint Resolution 18 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Terri CollinsRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Alabama Chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution, commended

Summary

A joint Alabama House-Senate resolution commending the Alabama chapters of the Daughters of the American Revolution and the Sons of the American Revolution for their patriotic, educational, and historical work.

What This Bill Does

Formally commends and honors the Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution (ASDAR) and the Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution (ALSSAR) for their service to Alabama and the nation. Acknowledges their activities such as monuments, preserving historical records, supporting veterans, Good Citizens Award, scholarships, and the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School. Expresses appreciation and best wishes for their continued success in promoting patriotism, education, and historical preservation.

Who It Affects

• ASDAR and ALSSAR members and volunteers, who receive formal recognition from the Legislature for their service.
• Students and communities served by ASDAR/ALSSAR programs, including the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School and related scholarships and awards.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Alabama Society Daughters of the American Revolution (ASDAR) and the Alabama Society Sons of the American Revolution (ALSSAR) for outstanding service to the state and nation.
• Acknowledges ASDAR's contributions to monuments, historical records preservation, veteran support, care packages for VA nursing home residents, and sponsorship of the DAR Good Citizens Award and Scholarship Contest.
• Recognizes ASDAR's founding and ongoing support of the Kate Duncan Smith DAR School in Grant, Alabama, serving over 1,300 students.
• Describes ALSSAR as the state-level group that promotes education, patriotism, and the preservation of historical records, relics, and landmarks, and supports programs recognizing achievement and service.
• Concludes with the Legislature's commendation, best wishes for continued success, and acknowledgment by both houses.

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Subjects

Resolutions