§41-9-1002. Purpose; selection of persons installed.

The purpose of the Alabama Military Hall of Honor is to honor Alabama's military heroes and to provide a permanent and visible tribute to them. In addition to the main purpose, when properly funded and staffed, it will serve as a valuable tourism and educational vehicle providing tours for the public as well as students from all over the State of Alabama. The board may adopt rules and bylaws as may be needed to carry out its functions. The number and qualifications of persons selected for installation annually shall be in accordance with the following:

Once each year the board will meet to consider nominations and choose new members to be inducted into the Hall as prescribed by the bylaws. These new members must have, by their military achievements and service, made outstanding contributions to the State of Alabama or the United States. They must be Alabamians who have distinguished themselves in the Armed Forces of the United States, including National Guard and Reserves, and whose patriotism should be recognized and serve as a constant testimony to present and future generations. Persons to be considered shall be either native-born Alabamians or legal residents of Alabama at the time the individual performed the deed or deeds being recognized.

(Act 2009-573, p. 1684, §3.)