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AL SJR45
Joint Resolution
AI Summary
- Commends the Alabama Writers' Forum, a statewide nonprofit founded in 1993 by poet Jeanie Thompson, for cultivating Alabama's literary culture
- Recognizes the Forum's programs including Writing Our Stories (a creative writing program for justice-involved youth) and Alabama High School Literacy Arts Awards that recognize young writers and award scholarships
- Acknowledges the Forum's support of the Alabama Writers Hall of Fame in partnership with the Alabama Center for the Book at the University of Alabama, which has inducted five classes of honorees including E.O. Wilson, Fannie Flagg, Winston Groom, Margaret Walker, Harper Lee, and Sonia Sanchez
- Notes the Forum maintains an online Alabama Authors Directory providing information about writers, their works, awards, and availability for readings and workshops
- Passed the Senate on April 4, 2024 and the House on April 16, 2024
Legislative Description
Alabama Writer's Forum, commending
Resolutions
Last Action
Enacted
4/23/2024
Committee Referrals
Rules4/4/2024
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