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AL SJR13

Joint Resolution

Status

Passed

2/21/2017

Primary Sponsor

J.T. Waggoner

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Origin

Senate

Regular Session 2017

AI Summary

SJR13 Summary

  • Congratulates Jefferson Beauregard "Jeff" Sessions, III, on his nomination and confirmation as U.S. Attorney General by President Donald Trump.

  • Recognizes Sessions' extensive legal career including service as Assistant U.S. Attorney for the Southern District of Alabama (1975-1977), U.S. Attorney for Alabama's Southern District (1981-1993), and Alabama Attorney General (1994-1997).

  • Acknowledges Sessions' record in the U.S. Senate including service on the Budget Committee, as Chair of the Judiciary Committee, and on the Armed Services and Environment and Public Works Committees.

  • Highlights numerous awards Sessions received during Senate service including the American Conservative Union Award for Conservative Excellence, National Taxpayers Union Friend of the Taxpayer Award, and Alabama Farmers Federation Service to Agriculture Award.

  • The Alabama Legislature expresses appreciation for Sessions' dedicated legal and public service to Alabama and the nation on his confirmation as Attorney General.

Legislative Description

Sessions, Jeff, nomination and confirmation, commended

Resolutions, Congratulatory

Last Action

Assigned Act No. 2017-7.

2/21/2017

Committee Referrals

Rules2/9/2017

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