AL HJR16

Requests that boards of trustees at all Alabama public universities officially observe Veterans Day on November 11 as a holiday and cease operations on that day.

Cites the federal designation of Veterans Day in 1938 as "Armistice Day" to honor World War I veterans, later amended in 1954 to honor all United States veterans.

Notes that the federal government closes non-essential offices on Veterans Day to allow employees and families to honor veterans and reflect on their sacrifices.

Identifies a gradual shift away from official Veterans Day observance at state universities, with many continuing normal business operations on the holiday.

Requests that public universities award employees a holiday on Veterans Day to properly honor veterans' contributions.