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AL HJR567

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/25/2011

Primary Sponsor

Johnny Morrow

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2011

AI Summary

  • Recognizes Travis Wammack's song "God Bless Alabama" as the official song to commemorate the April 27, 2011, tornado disaster in Alabama.

  • Acknowledges Wammack's donation of the song's sales proceeds to victims of the April 2011 Alabama tornado disasters.

  • Notes that 53 tornadoes occurred on April 27, 2011, the largest single-day tornado event in Alabama's history, surpassing the previous record of 45 tornadoes set 12 days earlier on April 15.

  • Recognizes Travis Wammack as a legendary Muscle Shoals guitarist, songwriter, and music producer who has performed with artists including Aretha Franklin, Wilson Pickett, and Little Richard, and is a member of the Memphis Musician Hall of Fame.

  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided for appropriate presentation to Wammack with highest tribute and praise.

Legislative Description

Wammack, Travis, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

5/26/2011

Committee Referrals

Rules5/26/2011
Rules5/24/2011

Full Bill Text

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