HJR57 Summary

• Recognizes the Coosa-Alabama River Improvement Association, Inc., for 125 years of service to the Alabama-Coosa-Tallapoosa River Basin and the state of Alabama.

• Founded in 1890 in Gadsden by businessmen led by William Patrick Lay to promote river improvements and facilitate transport of goods between Gadsden and Rome, Georgia.

• Drove major regional developments including construction of federal and private hydropower facilities, creation of recreational reservoirs and lakes, and a nine-foot navigation channel in the Alabama River between Montgomery and Mobile.

• Incorporated in 1955 in Montgomery under Dr. Robert F. Henry, Sr., and represents cities, counties, businesses, and private citizens addressing navigation, recreation, hydropower, water supply, flood risk management, and environmental stewardship issues.

• House adopted April 9, 2015; Senate adopted April 30, 2015.