Sandra Thompson, commended

SJR 28 is a resolution commending Sandra "Sandy" Thompson for her 17-year service as Director of the Alabama Veterans Museum and Archives (AVMA). It recognizes her leadership in growing the museum's artifact collection to 2,000 items, moving the museum to a larger facility, and launching community programs like "Threads of Honor" and monthly "Coffee Calls" to engage veterans and raise funds. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature's gratitude for her role in making the AVMA a major tourist attraction and community hub, attracting over 12,000 annual visitors. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact or funding provisions.