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AL HJR201

Joint Resolution

Status

Engrossed

5/12/2015

Primary Sponsor

Pebblin Warren

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Origin

House of Representatives

Regular Session 2015

AI Summary

  • Commends First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson Obama for delivering the commencement address at Tuskegee University on May 9, 2015, and welcomes her to Alabama.
  • Recognizes Mrs. Obama's role in promoting the Reach Higher Initiative, designed to inspire American students to pursue post-secondary education through professional training programs, community colleges, or four-year universities.
  • Acknowledges Mrs. Obama's career as a lawyer and writer, and her advocacy work in poverty awareness, higher education, healthy living, and youth service.
  • Honors Tuskegee University as the first black college designated as a Registered National Historic Landmark and the only black college designated a National Historic Site.
  • Directs that a copy of this resolution be presented to First Lady Obama as a token of welcome and gratitude from the Alabama Legislature.

Legislative Description

Obama, First Lady Michelle LaVaughn Robinson, delivering commencement address at Tuskegee University, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

5/12/2015

Committee Referrals

Rules5/12/2015
Rules5/5/2015

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