HJR 58 Summary

• Expresses the Alabama Legislature's deep sadness over the death of Mrs. Mae Hackney Ames on February 4, 2021.

• Honors her 50 years of service in Christian-centered education, including co-founding Perry Christian School in 1965 with her husband.

• Recognizes her leadership in Republican politics, including serving as President of the Federation of Republican Women at county and state levels and as Republican National Committee Woman from Alabama (1968-1972).

• Acknowledges her published writings on education and history from a Biblical perspective, compiled into the 2020 book "Land That I Love: Restoring Our Christian Heritage."

• Adopted by the House on February 25, 2021, and the Senate on March 2, 2021.