HR 71 Alabama House · 2025 Regular Session

Albert Turner, Sr., commemorated

This resolution honors civil rights leader Albert Turner, Sr. by renaming Alabama's Marion Post Office to the "Albert Turner, Sr. Post Office Building." It commemorates his lifelong work in Perry County, including founding the Perry County Civic League, registering over 150 Black voters in 1962, and co-founding the National Voting Rights Museum. The resolution serves as a ceremonial recognition of his contributions to civil rights and voting access in Alabama.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
House Passage
Feb 2025
Senate Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 18, 2025 Last action Feb 18, 2025