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HJR 59

Congratulating Randall Shedd

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Scott Stadthagen

Honorary resolution commends Rep. Randall Shedd for decades of public service in Alabama; symbolic recognition for constituents, with no legal changes.

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Bill Summary · HJR 59

Summary — HJR 59: Congratulating Representative Randall Shedd

Status: Enacted (concurrent legislative resolution)
Bill type: House Joint Resolution (honorific)
Introduced: November 12, 2024
Enacted: March 5, 2025
Companion: SJR 26 (Senate companion)

Purpose

HJR 59 is an honorary resolution formally commending Representative Randall Shedd for his years of public service to Alabama. The resolution recognizes his career in local government and the Alabama Legislature, highlights leadership roles and awards, and expresses the Legislature’s gratitude and best wishes for his future endeavors.

Key provisions / content

  • Officially recognizes and commends Randall Shedd for his public service.
  • Summarizes his background and public-service timeline, including:
    • Education at Wallace State Community College.
    • Director of the Cullman County Commission on Aging.
    • Chair of the Cullman County Commission (1977–1985).
    • Mayor of Fairview (elected 1996; served four terms until 2012).
    • Elected in a special election to the Alabama House for District 11; sworn in April 11, 2013.
  • Lists legislative service and committee assignments, including membership on the Legislative Council, Joint Transportation Committee, Permanent Joint Legislative Committee on Energy Policy, Children and Senior Advocacy Committee, and Sunset Committee.
  • Notes leadership roles: Majority Whip, Chair of the House Republican Steering Committee, Chair of the House Transportation, Utilities and Infrastructure Committee, Cochair of the Alabama Digital Expansion Authority and the Alabama Rural Broadband Oversight Committee.
  • Mentions caucus membership (House Rural Caucus, Sportsmen Caucus, TVA Caucus), receipt of the 2024 “Iron Award” from his Republican colleagues, family details, and church affiliation.
  • Concludes with formal expressions of respect, gratitude, and best wishes.

Who is affected / impact

  • Primary subject: Representative Randall Shedd (House District 11 — Blount and Cullman Counties).
  • Institutional effect: Honorary recognition by the Alabama Legislature; no change to statutes, budgets, regulatory programs, or legal rights.
  • Public impact: Symbolic acknowledgement for constituents, colleagues, and the public; intended to memorialize and celebrate Shedd’s public service.

Procedural timeline (selected)

  • Filed: November 12, 2024
  • First read (House): February 13, 2025
  • Referred to Senate Rules; reported out and enrolled: February 25, 2025
  • Delivered to Governor: February 25–27, 2025 (multiple entries)
  • Enacted/Adopted: March 5, 2025

Notes: As a concurrent resolution, HJR 59 is ceremonial and non-binding. It formally records the Legislature’s commendation but does not create legal obligations.

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

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