SJR49 Summary

• Celebrates the 111th Anniversary of Saint Stanislaus Catholic Church in Birmingham, Alabama, officially established in 1914.

• Documents the church's history, including its founding by Rev. Father Paul Klich to serve Polish workers in coal and ore mines, and its cornerstone laying in November 1925 with first Mass on Easter Sunday 1926.

• Recognizes the church's role as a tight-knit community providing charitable services including clothes and food donations while maintaining a warm and welcoming atmosphere.

• Passed by the Alabama Legislature with both houses concurring, thanking the parish for their service to the Lord and the State of Alabama.