The Alabama Indian Affairs Commission (AIAC) is being recognized and commended on its 40th anniversary through a resolution passed by the Alabama Legislature. The AIAC was established by an act signed into law on May 7, 1984, by Governor Wallace, with the purpose of addressing the cultural, sociological, and resource needs of Alabama's American Indian population, which was referred to as the "invisible minority." The commission was tasked with acting as a liaison between Indian communities and local, state, and federal resources, aiding Indian communities, and promoting the recognition of their rights to pursue cultural and religious traditions.

The AIAC represents over 35,000 American Indian families in Alabama, including recognized tribes such as the Machis Lower Creek Indian Tribe of Alabama, Echota Cherokee Tribe of Alabama, Cherokee Tribe of Northeast Alabama, Poarch Band of Creek Indians, and others. The resolution honors the AIAC's role in service, advocacy, and maintaining the cultural and ethnic heritage of the Indian people in Alabama. The resolution is a formal expression of the highest tribute and best wishes for the AIAC's continued success in the future. The resolution was passed by the Senate and the House of Representatives, with the certification of its passage provided by the Senate Secretary and acknowledgment by the President and Presiding Officer of the Senate and the Speaker of the House of Representatives.