HJR 259 Alabama House · 2026 Regular Session

Military Appreciation Day, observed, Members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, honored

This bill is a joint resolution that formally recognizes March 19, 2026, as Military Appreciation Day in Alabama and honors the memory of three airmen from the 99th Air Refueling Squadron who died in combat on March 12, 2026. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's gratitude to all current and former military service members and extends condolences to the families of the fallen airmen. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be sent to the command leadership of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, the Alabama National Guard, and the families of the deceased service members.

Issues: ✓ Veterans

Bill status signed all 3 stages cleared

Introduction

Mar 2026

Committee Review

Signed into Law

Mar 2026

Introduced Mar 17, 2026 Signed Mar 31, 2026

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Introduced → Enrolled · 4 edits · Mar 31, 2026

MODERATE

The bill was finalized and enrolled for signature, updating the bill number from 9JT6HBP-1 to 9JT6HBP-2 and adding specific details about military installations in Alabama. The text was expanded to explicitly list Fort Rucker and the Coast Guard Aviation Training Center, and it added the names of three fallen airmen (Major John Alex Klinner, Captain Ariana Savino, and Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt) who died in combat on March 12, 2026, to the resolution honoring them.

Scope change

The bill's scope was expanded to include additional military installations and specific fallen service members in its official record, while the core purpose of observing Military Appreciation Day remains unchanged.

TECHNICAL

Updated the bill reference number from 9JT6HBP-1 to 9JT6HBP-2 to reflect the enrolled version.

Replaced the 'Introduced' status with 'Enrolled' and updated page headers to indicate the final version ready for the Governor's signature.

SCOPE

Added Fort Rucker and the United States Coast Guard Aviation Training Center to the list of military installations in Alabama.

Included the specific names of three fallen airmen (Major John Alex Klinner, Captain Ariana Savino, and Technical Sergeant Ashley Pruitt) in the text honoring their sacrifice.

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Mar 17, 2026

Lower · Passed

Oliver motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote

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