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HJR 98

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114th Regular Session (2025-2026) Introduced by Monty Fritts

An honorary joint resolution recognizing Woodie Pugh for decades in Clarke County education and public service, with a copy presented; symbolic, no legal or fiscal impact.

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Bill Summary · HJR 98

Summary — HJR 98: "Woodie Pugh, honored" (Enrolled / Enacted)

Status: Enrolled / Enacted
Introduced: November 18, 2024
Companion: SJR 54

Purpose

HJR 98 is a legislative resolution formally honoring Woodie Pugh for his long and distinguished service in education and public life. The resolution expresses the Alabama Legislature’s commendation and gratitude for Pugh’s contributions to Clarke County, the State of Alabama, and surrounding communities.

Key provisions

  • Officially recognizes and commends Woodie Pugh for his career and civic leadership.
  • Summarizes Pugh’s career highlights and community service (see “Background”).
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Woodie Pugh as a token of appreciation.

This joint resolution is purely honorary; it does not create legal rights, duties, or appropriations.

Background / Biography (as recited in the resolution)

  • Native of Coffeeville, Alabama; son of the late Woodie and Viola Pugh; father and grandfather.
  • Education: degrees from Alabama A&M University and Alabama State University.
  • Education career: 30 years in Clarke County schools, beginning as an agribusiness education teacher at Clarke County High School (1979–retirement in Dec. 2007); served as Clarke County Superintendent (Jan. 2009–Dec. 2012); interim superintendent for Wilcox County (2013) and Conecuh County (2015).
  • Earlier roles included assistant principal, athletic director, and day care coordinator at West Oktibbeha County High School (Maben, MS).
  • Awards & mentoring: Walmart Teacher of the Year (2000); mentor and leader in Future Farmers of America; presenter for Alabama Global Vision (1997).
  • Civic and fraternal leadership: service on Clarke Educators Federal Credit Union Board; Children’s Center of Clarke County; Selective Service Board; extensive Masonic leadership (Masonic Grand District Deputy 2007–2015; Most Wise 2016–2024; Commander in Chief of Abraham Consistory 257 as of Dec. 2024); member of Kappa Alpha Psi Fraternity.

Who is affected / impact

  • Directly honors Woodie Pugh and recognizes his family, colleagues, and the Clarke County education community.
  • Symbolic recognition only — no regulatory, fiscal, or administrative impacts on the public or state programs.

Legislative / procedural timeline (selected)

  • Filed: 11/18/2024
  • First read (House): 02/27/2025
  • Committee hearings and reports: March–April 2025 (State Affairs / Rules process)
  • Adopted/Passed by both houses: late April–early May 2025 (record votes and readings recorded)
  • Enrolled / certified: 03/19/2025 (enrollment); reported enrolled 05/09/2025
  • Signed in House and Senate: 05/12/2025
  • Filed with Secretary of State: 05/13/2025

Sponsors

  • Enrolled text credits Representatives Jackson, McCampbell, Sellers, Hendrix, and Daniels as authors/sponsors.
  • (A longer sponsor list was provided with the bill documents; the enrolled resolution identifies the above House members as principal introducers.)

Prepared to present a copy of this resolution to Woodie Pugh as a formal expression of the Alabama Legislature’s esteem.

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

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