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HJR 190

Sue Andress, 100th birthday, commended

2025 Regular Session

The bill provides ceremonial recognition of Sue Carpenter Andress on her 100th birthday for her long service as an educator, healthcare worker, and community volunteer.

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Bill Summary · HJR 190

Summary of HJR 190 — “Sue Andress, 100th birthday, commended” (Enacted)

Purpose

HJR 190 is an honorary joint resolution of the Alabama Legislature celebrating and commending Sue Carpenter Andress on the occasion of her 100th birthday. The resolution recognizes her personal history, professional service, community involvement, and contributions as an educator, healthcare professional, volunteer, and church member.

Key provisions / language

  • Formally congratulates and honors centenarian Sue Carpenter Andress on her 100th birthday.
  • Recites biographical and career highlights, including:
    • Born Willie Sue Carpenter on May 30, 1925, in Wedowee, Alabama, to Effie Washington and Samuel William Carpenter.
    • Education: New Hope School (Randolph County), Randolph County High School (Class of 1943), and Alabama Polytechnic Institute (now Auburn University), B.S. in Food and Nutrition (1948).
    • Wartime and early employment: wartime production work in Gadsden; employment with Southern Bell.
    • Marriage to John Andress (June 8, 1947); three children: Randal, Allan, and Brenda.
    • Career: dietitian at D.W. McMillan Memorial Hospital (opened 1954) and a 25-year teaching career (retired 1985) — taught junior high/9th-grade mathematics, high school home economics, child care and guidance at Escambia-Brewton Area Vocational School, adult education at Jefferson Davis Community College; volunteer reading tutor at Brewton Elementary School.
    • Civic and religious involvement: active in Methodist churches (Sunday School teacher), member of Alpha Delta Kappa, YMCA participation, and involvement with an extended family including grandchildren and great-great-granddaughter.
  • Concludes with an expression of high tribute and admiration for her life of service.

Who is affected

  • Primarily honorary: the resolution recognizes Sue Carpenter Andress, her family, and her local community (Brewton, Flomaton, Randolph County, and surrounding areas).
  • There are no regulatory, statutory, fiscal, or administrative effects on state operations or the public.

Procedural and timeline notes

  • Bill number: HJR 190 (House Joint Resolution).
  • Filed: March 12, 2025. First read in the House: April 1, 2025.
  • Referred to State Affairs (House) and later to the Senate Rules Committee.
  • Adopted in the House by voice vote on April 1, 2025 (motion by Representative Baker).
  • Reported, enrolled, delivered to the Governor April 10, 2025; enrolled version dated April 10, 2025.
  • Enacted/Adopted date recorded: April 16, 2025.
  • Introduced by Representative Baker with numerous co-sponsors from both parties (extensive bipartisan co-sponsorship listed on the bill).

Impact and notes

  • Ceremonial/honorary in nature; conveys official legislative recognition and congratulations but does not create enforceable rights, mandates, or fiscal obligations.
  • Serves to document and publicly commemorate the life and community contributions of Sue Carpenter Andress on her centennial.

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

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