This bill is a resolution that formally commends United States Army Reserve Retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter for being selected as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year. The measure highlights his 15-year service on the institute's Board of Trustees and his extensive military career spanning 37 years. It serves as an official tribute to his leadership and contributions to the institution and the community.
Senate Joint Resolution 114 formally commends United States Army Reserve Retired Brigadier General Vandiver H. Carter for being selected as the 2026 Marion Military Institute Alumnus of the Year. The resolution highlights his 15 years of service on the MMI Board of Trustees and his extensive 37-year military career, which included leadership roles in the Alabama Army National Guard. This legislative measure serves as an official tribute to his contributions to the institution and the military, with no changes to laws or funding.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally honors the life and military service of Lieutenant Colonel Jonathan David Shultz, USAF (Retired), a Huntsville resident who passed away in 2025. The resolution recognizes his 21 years of distinguished service in the U.S. Air Force and Alabama Air National Guard, including combat missions and leadership roles, as well as his post-retirement contributions to the defense industry and medical research. It expresses the Alabama Legislature's deepest sympathy to his family and presents a copy of the resolution to them as a token of appreciation. The bill does not create new laws or policies but serves as a commemorative measure to acknowledge his legacy and contributions to the state and nation.
This bill is a resolution honoring the life and legacy of Abraham Kennard, Jr., a retired educator from Forkland, Alabama, who passed away on March 12, 2026. It formally records the House of Representatives' mourning of his death while celebrating his contributions as a teacher, Vietnam veteran, and community member. The resolution highlights his 50-year career in education, his military service, and his roles in his churches and various community organizations. It serves as an official acknowledgment of his impact rather than enacting new policy or funding.
This bill proposes renaming a specific section of Alabama Highway 21 between mile markers 39 and 41 in Monroe County to the Special Agent Justin Williams Memorial Highway. The legislation directly affects state road signage and official highway designations within that county. By amending specific lines in the state code, the bill would permanently update the highway's name to honor Special Agent Justin Williams. This change is administrative and commemorative, with no impact on traffic laws, funding, or operational procedures.
This bill is a formal resolution honoring the life and death of LeBarron Christopher Horn, a 58-year-old mail carrier from Mobile, Alabama who passed away on March 7, 2026. The resolution records the House of Representatives' mourning of his death and celebrates his life, noting his 30-year career with the United States Postal Service and his military service in the Army. It extends sympathy to his family, including his wife Tonya Williamson and son Joshua, and acknowledges his community contributions and personal qualities. This type of commemorative measure serves to publicly recognize an individual's life and impact without creating new laws or policies.
This bill directs the Alabama House of Representatives and Senate to meet in a joint session on March 19, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. in the House Chamber to recognize Military Appreciation Day. The legislation applies to all members of the state legislature who will attend the session. The primary mechanism is a formal resolution scheduling the joint meeting for the specific purpose of honoring military service. No additional policy changes or funding provisions are included in this measure.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends the University of Alabama for its upcoming construction of a Reserve Officers' Training Corps Facility and Student Veterans Center. The resolution recognizes the university's commitment to supporting military training and veteran students with a nearly 20,000 square-foot facility scheduled for completion in spring 2027. The document highlights that the new center will provide modern training spaces for Army and Air Force ROTC cadets and offer resources for student veterans to transition from military to college life. As a commemorative resolution, the bill does not create new laws or policies but instead serves as an official expression of appreciation from the Alabama Legislature to the university.
This bill is a House resolution honoring Mr. Johann Moore as the special guest at the Rosetta James Foundation's 20th Annual "Honoring Our Elders Day" Gala. It formally recognizes Moore's distinguished service as a retired U.S. Army officer and his decades of leadership in Scouting and community organizations. The resolution highlights his personal achievements and the mission of the gala, which celebrates senior citizens and provides scholarships to students. This is a ceremonial measure with no policy changes or regulatory effects.
This bill is a Senate Joint Resolution that formally commends retired U.S. Army Colonel Shawn Thomas Prickett for his volunteer service to disabled veterans. The resolution recognizes his leadership as President of the National Whitetail Warrior Project, where he has organized over 230 veteran hunts across multiple states and helped raise more than $500,000 to fund these programs. The measure extends official appreciation from the Alabama Legislature for his work providing outdoor experiences and fellowship opportunities to veterans, with no changes to existing laws or policies.
