Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama HJR259: Military Appreciation Day, observed, Members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, honored
Status: Signed into law, March 31, 2026
What the bill says
An act, observing military appreciation day and honoring members of the 99th air refueling squadron and the 117th air refueling wing.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, OBSERVING MILITARY APPRECIATION DAY AND HONORING MEMBERS OF THE 99TH AIR REFUELING SQUADRON AND THE 117TH AIR REFUELING WING. WHEREAS, the Alabama Legislature proudly observes Military Appreciation Day each year to recognize and honor the extraordinary service and sacrifice of the men and women who serve in the United States Armed Forces, including those on active duty, in the National Guard and Reserve, and those who have previously served the nation as veterans; and WHEREAS, the people of Alabama maintain a deep and enduring relationship with the United States military, as the state is home to military installations including Redstone Arsenal, Anniston Army Depot, Sumpter Smith Joint National Guard Base, Maxwell Air Force Base, Dannelly Field, Fort Rucker, the United States Coast Guard Aviation Training Center, Fort McClellan Training Center, the Alabama National Guard Joint Force Headquarters, and numerous additional military units and organizations that contribute to our national security; and WHEREAS, Alabama is home to nearly 400,000 veterans, 13,500 active-duty service members, 26,700 National Guard and Reserve members, and 50,000 military spouses and dependents, all of whom contribute to the strength and resilience of our communities and our nation; and WHEREAS, these brave individuals serve around the Page WHEREAS, these brave individuals serve around the HJR259 Enrolled world defending freedom, preserving peace, and protecting the security of …
Sponsors
- Oliver, Ed (R, HD-081) · primary sponsor
- Paschal, Kenneth (R, HD-073)
- Wood, Randy (R, HD-036)
- Pettus, Phillip (R, HD-001)
- Treadaway, Allen (R, HD-051)
- Jones, Sam (D, HD-099)
- Hassell, Kenyatté (D, HD-078)
- Robertson, Chad (R, HD-040)
- Starnes, Jerry (R, HD-088)
- McClammy, Patrice (D, HD-076)
- Ingram, Reed (R, HD-075)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Read for the first time
- : Oliver motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is HJR259?
- HJR259 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Military Appreciation Day, observed, Members of the 99th Air Refueling Squadron, honored.
- What does HJR259 do?
- In its own words: An act, observing military appreciation day and honoring members of the 99th air refueling squadron and the 117th air refueling wing.
- What is the status of HJR259?
- Signed into law as of March 31, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (March 31, 2026).
- Who sponsored HJR259?
- Oliver, Ed (R, HD-081), with 10 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for HJR259?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/HJR259
Source: official Alabama record. Tracked by Delilah, AI for legislation across all 50 states and Congress.