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House Resolution 223 Alabama 2026 Session

Updated Mar 10, 2026
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Summary

Session
2026 Regular Session
Title
Robert James Richardson, honored
Summary

A House resolution honors Robert James Richardson for his lifetime of education, technology, entrepreneurship, and community service and recognizes him at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual Honoring Our Elders Day Gala.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Alabama House will publicly recognize Mr. Richardson for his work in education, technology, and community service; it notes his roles as a math teacher, university computer center director, co-founder of SCITEK, and leader of the Harris Home for Children. It designates him as a special guest to be honored at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual Gala on March 14, 2026, in Huntsville. The resolution also underscores the Gala's mission to fund scholarships for students and promote volunteerism and civic engagement.

Who It Affects
  • Mr. Robert James Richardson — will receive formal, public recognition from the House
  • Deserving students who will benefit from scholarships funded by the Gala, and the communities that support elder service and leadership
Key Provisions
  • Honors Robert James Richardson as a guest of honor at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual 'Honoring Our Elders Day' Gala.
  • Highlights Richardson's education and career milestones (Alabama A&M University, Penn State; math teacher and band director; NASA computer support; first full-time Computer Center Director at Alabama A&M; co-founder of SCITEK; Executive Director of Harris Home for Children; civic involvement).
  • Declares the resolution's intent to uplift and invest in future leaders and to recognize elder service; notes the event date and venue (noon, March 14, at the Jackson Center in Huntsville) and states he will be highly honored at the event.
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Source: Alabama Legislature