Senate of Alabama

SR 104

MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA
OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY

DESIGNATING ALABAMA AS “THE RIVER STATE.”

By Senator Randy Price

WHEREAS, the first Seal of Alabama (1817–1868) depicted a map of the state highlighting its rivers, emphasizing these waterways as among Alabama’s most valuable natural resources for navigation, agriculture, and transportation; it presented the state as a land of opportunity sustained by abundant water resources; and

WHEREAS, more than two centuries later, the enduring importance of these waterways remains reflected in the official Great Seal of Alabama, which was readopted in 1939 to underscore that our rivers were, and remain, vital assets to the state; and

WHEREAS, Alabama’s waterways played a vital role in early settlement and in the state’s transportation, agricultural, industrial, and cultural development; and

WHEREAS, the more than 132,000 miles of rivers and stream channels that traverse Alabama are not only foundational to our history but essential to our continued economic growth, environmental health, and quality of life; and

WHEREAS, designating Alabama as “The River State” honors our heritage, celebrates our natural environment, and affirms our commitment to stewarding these unique and globally significant resources for future generations; now therefore,

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE SENATE OF THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA,
That in recognition of the importance of protecting and preserving our most abundant natural resource, we hereby designate Alabama to be “The River State.”

I hereby certify that the above is a true, correct and accurate copy of Senate Resolution No. 104, adopted by the Senate of Alabama on April 9, 2026.

Patrick Harris
Secretary of the Senate

Will Ainsworth
Lieutenant Governor