House Joint Resolution 29 Alabama 2026 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

2026 Regular Session

Title

Jake Harper, commended

Summary

HJR29 is a ceremonial Alabama House resolution commending Jake Harper for decades of service to the Alabama Farmers Federation and related conservation work.

What This Bill Does

Passage would formally recognize Jake Harper's leadership and service to Alabama agriculture. The resolution highlights his long service with the Wilcox County Farmers Federation, his role as Southwest Area Vice President of the Alabama Farmers Federation and Alfa Insurance since 2003, and his work with conservation groups. It expresses gratitude for his integrity and dedication and extends best wishes to him and his family.

Who It Affects

• Jake Harper and his immediate family — receives formal recognition and public thanks from the state.
• The Alabama Farmers Federation and the broader Alabama agricultural community — gains formal statewide acknowledgment of Harper's service and leadership.

Key Provisions

• Commends Jake Harper for decades of service to the Alabama Farmers Federation, Wilcox County Federation, and related conservation efforts.
• Recognizes his leadership roles, including Wilcox County Farmers Federation board member since 1981 (and former WCFF president), chair of the State Young Farmers Committee (began around 1987), nine years on the Federation's State Board representing District 9, and Southwest Area Vice President since 2003.
• Acknowledges that he received the Federation's Service to Agriculture Award at its 104th annual meeting on December 7, 2025.
• States that the resolution is ceremonial, expresses the Legislature's highest regards and best wishes to Jake Harper and his family, and does not create any legal obligations or change existing law.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 12, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions