HJR 171 Summary

• Recognizes the 100th anniversary of the Junior League of Birmingham, which held its first meeting on May 10, 1922 at South Highland Presbyterian Church.

• Acknowledges the organization's over 2,000 women members committed to promoting volunteerism, developing women's potential, and improving the community through trained volunteers.

• Notes the Junior League is the ninth largest league and has assisted in developing community organizations including the Birmingham Children's Theater, Visiting Nurses Association, and various other service initiatives.

• States that in the prior year, the organization provided over 45,000 volunteer hours in Birmingham with a $1.28 million total volunteer impact and funded over 40 community projects.

• Requests all Alabama residents join in honoring the accomplishments of the Junior League of Birmingham.