House Joint Resolution 38 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Feb 10, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Laura HallRepresentative
Democrat
Session: 2026 Regular Session
Title: Dr. Lloyd Walker, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature commends Dr. Lloyd Walker on the occasion of his retirement from Alabama A&M University after 33 years of service.
What This Bill Does
This is a ceremonial resolution recognizing Dr. Lloyd Walker's retirement from Alabama A&M University, effective January 1, 2026. It highlights his roles as professor, dean, and research director and notes his contributions to reshaping the poultry industry and to student education. It also describes his plans to stay connected to the university as a teacher or speaker, and to pursue writing projects including a student-friendly food chemistry text and a book of his Jamaican mother's sayings, along with additional travel with his wife.

Who It Affects
Dr. Lloyd Walker — receives formal commendation and acknowledgment of retirement.
Alabama A&M University and its students/academic community — may benefit from his ongoing involvement as a teacher or speaker and from his lasting impact as a former leader and researcher.

Key Provisions
Commends Dr. Lloyd Walker for 33 years of service at Alabama A&M University and notes retirement effective January 1, 2026.
Acknowledges his leadership roles (professor, department chair, interim associate provost, dean, and director of 1890 Research) and his contributions to poultry industry research and student education.
Expresses gratitude and best wishes for his health, happiness, and continued fulfillment in retirement.
Encourages Dr. Walker to remain connected to Alabama A&M as a teacher or speaker, and to continue writing—specifically a student-friendly food chemistry text and a book of Jamaican sayings—while traveling with his wife.

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