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AL HJR178

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

5/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

Barry Mask

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Urges the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service to recommend a commemorative stamp for the 2014 bicentennial of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend (March 27, 1814) and the Treaty of Fort Jackson (August 9, 1814).

  • Establishes that General Andrew Jackson's forces and Indian allies defeated the Red Stick Creek Indians at Horseshoe Bend near Alexander City, Alabama, ending the Creek War.

  • Notes that the Creek War was part of British War of 1812 strategy to establish a "neutral" state that would limit American expansion.

  • Identifies the 2014 bicentennial anniversary as meeting the Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee's criteria for commemorating events of historical significance in multiples of 50 years.

  • Requires a copy of the resolution to be provided to each committee member.

Legislative Description

Citizens' Stamp Advisory Committee of the United States Postal Service urged to recommend a stamp commemorating the 2014 bicentennial anniversary of the Battle of Horseshoe Bend and the signing of the Treaty of Fort Jackson

Resolutions, Legislative

Last Action

Delivered to Governor at 5:24 p. m. on May 16, 2012.

5/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules3/15/2012
Rules2/23/2012

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