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HJR 123

Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to certain sexual offenses involving children

2026 Regular Session

The resolution ceremonially honors Lt. Col. George A. Garzon’s life and service, with no legal or regulatory changes.

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Bill Summary · HJR 123

Summary — HJR 123

Bill number: HJR 123
Title (header metadata): Proposes a constitutional amendment relating to certain sexual offenses involving children
Actual introduced/enrolled text provided: “Honoring the Life and Legacy of Lieutenant Colonel George A. Garzon” (memorial resolution)
Status: Enacted (adopted); Enrolled; Delivered to Governor
Introduced: January 24, 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Faulkner
Classification: Joint resolution (memorial)

Note up front: the materials you provided contain two conflicting items. The bill header/metadata references a proposed constitutional amendment about sexual offenses involving children, but the full text attached to HJR 123 is a ceremonial joint resolution honoring the late Lt. Col. George A. Garzon. This summary describes the actual resolution text that was introduced and enrolled. If you intended to review a constitutional-amendment proposal, please confirm the bill number or provide the correct text.

Purpose and intent

The resolution formally commemorates and honors the life, military service, civic leadership, and community contributions of United States Air Force Lieutenant Colonel George A. Garzon (ret.), who died February 12, 2025, at age 87. It expresses the Legislature’s condolences and directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to his family.

Key provisions / content

  • Recitals summarizing Colonel Garzon’s life and service, including:
    • Born September 6, 1937, in Montgomery, Alabama; educated at Sidney Lanier High School and Huntingdon College (B.A., 1959); later degrees from Auburn University (B.S., M.Ed.).
    • Military commissioning via the Alabama Air National Guard; pilot training at Laughlin AFB and advanced training at Luke AFB; service as a fighter/reconnaissance pilot (RF‑84, RF‑4C) with the 160th Tactical Reconnaissance Squadron.
    • Awards and recognitions such as the National Defense Service Medal, Combat Readiness Medal, and Small Arms Expert Marksman Ribbon; retired as a Command Pilot, Lieutenant Colonel.
    • Civilian leadership: Director of the Alabama Department of Aeronautics (1990–1994); involvement with national aviation organizations and multiple civic, educational, and charitable boards and societies.
    • Family information and surviving relatives; emphasis on his devotion to family and community.
  • Formal legislative language:
    • The Legislature “reverently commemorates the extraordinary life and enduring legacy” of Lt. Col. Garzon.
    • Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to his family as a token of esteem.

Who is affected

  • Primary effect is ceremonial: the resolution publicly honors Lt. Col. Garzon and recognizes his family and community contributions.
  • No regulatory, funding, or substantive legal changes result from the resolution.

Procedural / timeline highlights (as provided)

  • Filed: 2025-01-24
  • First Read(s): March 6 and/or March 17, 2025 (records show first reads Mar 6 and Mar 17)
  • Referred / Reported: Referred to Rules committee (House and Senate actions listed); reported from Rules
  • Enrolled: March 20, 2025
  • Delivered to Governor: April 1, 2025 (per provided actions)
  • Enacted / Adopted: April 8, 2025

Related bill

  • SJR 43 (listed as a companion) — verify if SJR 43 contains similar memorial language or relates to a different subject.

Recommendation / next steps

  • If you intended to obtain a summary of the constitutional amendment regarding sexual offenses against children (as indicated by the metadata), please supply the correct bill text or confirm the intended bill number so I can prepare an accurate summary of that legislative proposal.

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