This is a commemorative resolution (HR 138) honoring Timothy Greg Coleman, Sr., a Selma, Alabama resident who died on March 9, 2025, at age 54. The resolution formally mourns his death and celebrates his life, highlighting his military service (U.S. Army communications specialist), entrepreneurial success (owner of CTTT, LLC and related businesses), community involvement, faith, and dedication to his six children. It serves as a non-binding legislative tribute from the Alabama House of Representatives to his family and community. This resolution does not create policy or affect any laws, as it is purely a ceremonial acknowledgment of his passing.
HR 131 is a resolution passed by the Alabama House of Representatives to honor Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard for her over 14 years of service at Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama, including roles as First Lady, Vice President for Quality Assurance, and founding Dean of the School of Graduate Studies. It recognizes her leadership in community health initiatives like HealthyCampus2020, which earned Oakwood University the Crystal Apple Award in 2018 for promoting wellness. The resolution is purely symbolic, expressing legislative appreciation with no policy changes or legal effects. It directly honors Dr. Pollard for her academic, administrative, and community contributions, as detailed in the resolution's preamble.
This is a memorial resolution (HR 136) honoring Charles Cornelius Brooks, Jr., a Birmingham, Alabama funeral director who served for 45 years at Bushelon Funeral Home. The resolution formally records the Alabama House's "profound sorrow" over his death on March 8, 2025, and celebrates his life, career in the funeral industry, and service to the community. It does not enact any policy or affect any laws; it is purely ceremonial, expressing condolences to his family and recognizing his professional dedication. The resolution was introduced by Representative Givan and read for the first time on March 18, 2025.
This bill is a ceremonial resolution honoring Lucca, a retired Marine Corps K9 war dog, for her service. It recognizes her role in 400+ missions detecting explosives during deployments to Iraq and Afghanistan, her injury (losing a leg while disarming an IED in 2012), and her receipt of the Dickin Medal - the highest military animal honor. The resolution formally commends her "extraordinary heroism and sacrifice" and directs that a copy be presented to her handler, Gunnery Sergeant Chris Willingham. As a symbolic gesture, it does not create new laws or affect any legal rights or obligations.
This resolution (HR 130) commends the A.H. Parker High School Varsity Football Team for winning the 2024 Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 6A State Championship. It specifically recognizes the team's first state title in the school's 125-year history, achieved by defeating Saraland High School 28-17 on December 6, 2024. The resolution honors the team's performance under head coach Frank Warren and their "teamwork, diligence, and commitment to excellence." As a ceremonial resolution, it has no binding effect or policy changes.
This resolution (HR 133) formally congratulates the Scottsboro High School Girls Basketball Team for winning the AHSAA Class 5A State Championship. It recognizes their victory over Ramsay High School (54-53) as Scottsboro's first girls basketball state title and highlights their role in the school's five state championships during the 2024-25 academic year. As a ceremonial resolution, it has no policy impact - it solely expresses legislative recognition of the team's achievement. The resolution does not affect any laws, regulations, or individuals beyond this formal commendation.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 137), not a bill with policy changes. It formally commends Phyllis Marie Patterson of Talladega, Alabama, for her decades of community service, including 42 years at Coosa Valley Electric Cooperative, volunteer work with United Way and Samaritan House, and 12 years mentoring youth through the Talladega Chamber of Commerce Ambassadors program. The resolution recognizes her contributions to local organizations like the Talladega Library and the Arc of North Talladega County. As a non-binding expression of appreciation, it does not create new laws or affect any policies.
This resolution proclaims July 26, 2025, as "Officiate Alabama Day" to recognize a sports officiating event sponsored by the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) and the National Association of Sports Officials (NASO). It commemorates a one-day gathering at the Renaissance Montgomery Hotel & Spa, which precedes the NASO Summit - a global event for officials across high school, collegiate, and professional sports. The resolution serves as a symbolic commendation of sports officials' contributions without creating new laws or policies.
This is a symbolic resolution (not a substantive bill) congratulating the Pisgah High School Girls Basketball Team on winning the AHSAA Class 2A State Championship. It directly honors the team, their coach (Carey Ellison), and the school community for achieving their 11th state title. The resolution contains no new policy, funding, or regulations - only formal commendation through legislative language. As a procedural resolution, it has no direct legal effect on any laws or programs.
This is a ceremonial resolution (HR 135), not a substantive bill. It commends Minister Bryant Thompson Woods for founding the Voices of Victory Music Ministry choir, which connects people through gospel music and shares "the unfailing love of Christ Jesus." The resolution recognizes his ministry work and the choir's role in providing "encouragement for our souls," as noted in the Alabama House of Representatives' formal statement. No new laws, funding, or policy changes are created by this resolution.
This resolution (HR 141) formally honors the Hoover Service Club on its 50th anniversary for its community service in Hoover, Alabama. It recognizes the club's 50 years of work, including awarding over $1 million in scholarships and community grants to support local students, families, and needs like food assistance and veteran support. The resolution has no policy or funding impact - it is purely ceremonial, acknowledging the club's volunteer efforts and legacy.
HB 92 establishes the Alabama Seagrass Restoration Task Force to address declining seagrass beds in state waters. The task force will develop a restoration plan recommending specific tools, approaches, and technologies to reverse seagrass loss. This bill directly affects Alabama's coastal ecosystems and communities reliant on healthy marine environments. The plan must be developed within the task force's framework, with the bill set to take effect October 1, 2025. The task force is currently pending committee review in the House of Representatives.
