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AL HJR438

Joint Resolution

Official Source

Status

Passed

5/16/2012

Primary Sponsor

David Sessions

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2012

AI Summary

  • Urges the creation of a designated day to recognize and honor widows and orphans in Alabama
  • Acknowledges that widows and orphans face significant challenges including grief and loneliness that should not be endured in isolation
  • Calls on community leaders to show compassion toward these citizens through gestures of goodwill and support
  • Cites religious principle (James 1:27) regarding the responsibility to care for orphans and widows in their distress
  • Adopted by the House on May 3, 2012 and the Senate on May 16, 2012

Legislative Description

Urging the creation of a day to recognize widows and orphans

Resolutions, Miscellaneous

Last Action

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

5/16/2012

Committee Referrals

Rules5/3/2012
Rules5/2/2012

Full Bill Text

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