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HJR 156

Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette 1825 Visit to Alabama, commemorated

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Jeana Ross

Ceremonially commemorates Lafayette's 1825 Alabama visit (bicentennial) and promotes statewide educational, public remembrance, recognizing hosting schools and groups.

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Bill Summary · HJR 156

Summary — HJR 156: Commemorating the Bicentennial of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 Visit to Alabama

Status: Enacted (House Joint Resolution)
Introduced: February 25, 2025 (Rep. Ross) — Enacted April 8, 2025
Companion: SJR 58

Purpose and intent

HJR 156 formally commemorates the 200th anniversary of the Marquis de Lafayette’s 1825 tour of Alabama. The resolution honors Lafayette’s contributions to the American Revolution, highlights his 1825 national tour intended to revive founding principles of liberty and equality, and encourages public commemoration and educational reflection across Alabama communities.

Key provisions

  • Officially “commemorates the bicentennial” of Lafayette’s visit to Alabama and expresses appreciation for his unifying historical role.
  • Notes historical facts included in the resolution: Lafayette’s Revolutionary War service (Major General, aide to George Washington; participation at Yorktown) and his 1824–1825 national tour.
  • Identifies specific Alabama stops from Lafayette’s 1825 visit: Fort Mitchell (Chattahoochee River), Lucas Tavern (western edge of the Creek Nation), the City of Montgomery, the state capital Cahawba, the town of Claiborne, and the City of Mobile.
  • Commends Alabama organizations partnering to mark the anniversary for providing educational and patriotic programming.
  • Requests that each entity hosting commemorative events be delivered a copy of the resolution in recognition of their service.
  • References a scheduled series of commemorative events for K–12 students and the public running March 30–April 8, 2025, in communities along Lafayette’s route.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primarily ceremonial: the resolution has no regulatory, appropriations, or enforcement provisions. It imposes no new legal obligations or funding.
  • Entities staging commemorative events (schools, local governments, historical organizations) are recognized and will receive a copy of the resolution.
  • Public impact is symbolic and educational—encouraging historical remembrance and civic reflection.

Legislative timeline / procedural notes

  • Filed: 02/25/2025; First reading: March 2025; Referred to Rules; Reported and adopted in both houses; Enrolled and delivered to Governor April 3, 2025; Enacted April 8, 2025.
  • Enacted as a concurrent resolution of the Alabama Legislature; companion bill in the Senate: SJR 58.

Overall, HJR 156 is a ceremonial resolution recognizing and promoting statewide commemoration of Lafayette’s 1825 visit and the related bicentennial activities.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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