HJR 53 Summary

• Expresses Alabama's legislative support for the Federal Jobs for Main Street Act of 2010, which aims to create or save jobs through targeted investments.

• Targets investment areas include highway improvements, school renovations, hiring of teachers, police and firefighters, small business assistance, job training, and affordable housing.

• States Alabama, its schools, municipalities, and citizens need the jobs and financial relief provided through public service job stabilization, emergency relief funding, and infrastructure investments.

• Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to each member of Alabama's Congressional Delegation urging their full support of the federal act.

• Adopted by the House on January 19, 2010 and by the Senate on February 23, 2010.