Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR121: Mary Frances Holland, celebrated
Status: Signed into law, April 22, 2026
What the bill says
An act, celebrating the centenary of mary frances holland.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, CELEBRATING THE CENTENARY OF MARY FRANCES HOLLAND. WHEREAS, with special pleasure, we offer joyful felicitations to Mary Frances Holland, who is celebrating her milestone 100th birthday; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Holland was born Mary Frances Talton on December 27, 1925, in Montgomery, Alabama, and currently resides in Prattville; and WHEREAS, Mrs. Holland, who lived through the Great Depression and World War II, has led an inspirational life; her father died when she was very young, and her mother struggled financially to care for Mary Frances and her five siblings; and WHEREAS, her family made the difficult decision to place her in the Methodist Children's Home in Selma, now known as Embrace Alabama Kids; she credits the support she received there, which she recalls as a stable and happy environment, with providing valuable training and encouragement that helped shape her adult life and career; and WHEREAS, drawing on the foundation she gained, she took college-level accounting courses and worked for Blount Brothers Construction before becoming an auditor for the Alabama State Auditor's Office, where she served faithfully until her retirement; and Page until her retirement; and HJR121 Enrolled WHEREAS, Mary Frances Holland is the epitome of perseverance; as a single mother who worked full time, her life exemplifies resilience, dedication, and a positive outlook in the face of hardship; and …
Sponsors
- Starnes, Jerry (R, HD-088) · primary sponsor
- Lawrence, Kelvin (D, HD-069)
- Smith, Ivan (R, HD-042)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Reported from RULES
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Received in the Senate and referred to the Senate committee on RULES
- : Lovvorn motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Reported from Rules
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR121?
- HJR121 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Mary Frances Holland, celebrated.
- What does HJR121 do?
- In its own words: An act, celebrating the centenary of mary frances holland.
- What is the status of HJR121?
- Signed into law as of April 22, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 22, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR121?
- Starnes, Jerry (R, HD-088), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR121?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR121
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