1 HJR171
2 218589-2
3 By Representative Faulkner
4 RFD: Rules
5 First Read: 15-MAR-22
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2 ENROLLED, House Joint Resolution,
3 RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE JUNIOR
4 LEAGUE OF BIRMINGHAM.
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6 WHEREAS, it is a distinct privilege to recognize the
7 100th Anniversary of the Junior League of Birmingham; and
8 WHEREAS, on May 10, 1922, the Junior League of
9 Birmingham held its first meeting at South Highland
10 Presbyterian Church in Birmingham, Alabama; and
11 WHEREAS, the Junior League of Birmingham is an
12 organization of over 2,000 women committed to the mission of
13 promoting volunteerism, developing the potential of women, and
14 improving the community through the effective action and
15 leadership of trained volunteers; and
16 WHEREAS, the Junior League of Birmingham is the
17 ninth largest league; and
18 WHEREAS, throughout the years, the Junior League of
19 Birmingham has assisted in the development of various
20 organizations to better the community of Birmingham, including
21 the development of the Birmingham Children's Theater, the
22 Visiting Nurses Association, the Junior League Speech and
23 Hearing, Magic Moments, the Birmingham/Jefferson County Family
24 Violence Project, Better Basics, Literacy Council of Central
25 Alabama, Teen Court of the Alabama Center for Law and Civic
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1 Education, and as an affiliate of the Dolly Parton Imagination
2 Library; and
3 WHEREAS, the Junior League of Birmingham welcomes
4 all women, valuing differences as assets by creating a culture
5 of inclusivity where the JLB is grounded to the mission,
6 recognizing this is what ties the Junior League of Birmingham
7 together; and
8 WHEREAS, the Junior League of Birmingham believes
9 that four Impact Areas are fundamental to the overall
10 well-being of a community and its individuals, including
11 Economic Security and Financial Stability, Education and
12 Culture, Health and Wellness, and Safety and Crisis; and
13 WHEREAS, last year the Junior League of Birmingham
14 provided over 45,000 volunteer hours in the Birmingham
15 community with a $1.28 million total volunteer impact and
16 provided funds and volunteers for over 40 community projects
17 in the Birmingham area; and
18 WHEREAS, the Junior League of Birmingham has
19 demonstrated a record of leadership and volunteerism within
20 the community and is one of the leading service organizations
21 in Alabama; now therefore,
22 BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH
23 HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we recognize the 100th
24 Anniversary of the Junior League of Birmingham, and we extend
25 to all membership, the highest tribute and deepest adoration,
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1 and request that all Alabama residents join us in honoring the
2 accomplishments of this organization.
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Speaker of the House of Representatives
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6 President and Presiding Officer of the Senate
House of Representatives7
I hereby certify that the within Act originated in8
9 and was adopted by the House 31-MAR-22.
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11 Jeff Woodard
12 Clerk
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Senate16 06-APR-22 Adopted
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