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Introduced
In Committee
04/25/2025
04/25/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
04/29/2025
04/29/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
05/06/2025
05/06/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Veterans Week, celebrated
AI Summary
This joint resolution establishes Veterans Week in Alabama, designating the period from November 5th through November 11th (Veterans Day) each year as a time to honor and recognize veterans. The resolution provides historical context, noting that the United States began formally recognizing veterans in 1938 with Armistice Day, which was later renamed Veterans Day in 1954 to acknowledge veterans from World War II and the Korean War. The resolution highlights Alabama's significant contributions to military service, acknowledging the state's sons and daughters who have served and the many veterans who continue to serve their communities. It calls upon all residents of Alabama to observe Veterans Week with appropriate programs and events that celebrate and thank veterans for their service in defense of the nation and the cause of freedom during both peacetime and conflict. The resolution reflects a formal legislative expression of support, gratitude, and deep appreciation for veterans' sacrifices and ongoing contributions.
Sponsors (65)
Ed Oliver (R)*,
Cynthia Almond (R),
Alan Baker (R),
Chris Blackshear (R),
Ron Bolton (R),
Barbara Boyd (D),
Bryan Brinyark (R),
Chip Brown (R),
Jim Carns (R),
Adline Clarke (D),
Steve Clouse (R),
Brock Colvin (R),
Danny Crawford (R),
Barbara Drummond (D),
Susan DuBose (R),
Chris England (D),
Tracy Estes (R),
Jennifer Fidler (R),
Bob Fincher (R),
Donna Givens (R),
Jeremy Gray (D),
Matthew Hammett (R),
Ben Harrison (R),
Kenyatté Hassell (D),
Frances Holk-Jones (R),
Rolanda Hollis (D),
Leigh Hulsey (R),
Steve Hurst (R),
Reed Ingram (R),
Jamie Kiel (R),
Mike Kirkland (R),
Kelvin Lawrence (D),
Craig Lipscomb (R),
James Lomax (R),
Rhett Marques (R),
Penni McClammy (D),
Mary Moore (D),
Parker Moore (R),
Tashina Morris (D),
Marcus Paramore (R),
Kenneth Paschal (R),
Phillip Pettus (R),
Chris Pringle (R),
Rick Rehm (R),
Rex Reynolds (R),
Phillip Rigsby (R),
Chad Robertson (R),
Jeana Ross (R),
Patrick Sellers (D),
Ginny Shaver (R),
Mike Shaw (R),
Van Smith (R),
Jeff Sorrells (R),
Scott Stadthagen (R),
David Standridge (R),
Jerry Starnes (R),
Troy Stubbs (R),
Ontario Tillman (D),
Allen Treadaway (R),
Bubba Underwood (R),
Pebblin Warren (D),
Ritchie Whorton (R),
Margie Wilcox (R),
Debbie Wood (R),
Matthew Woods (R),
Last Action
Enacted (on 05/06/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/HJR266-enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/HJR266-int.pdf |
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