HJR1055 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Charles O. Newton
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Fort Dale Academy girls tennis team, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature commends Fort Dale Academy's girls tennis team for winning the 2010 Alabama Independent School Association Girls State Tennis Championship.
What This Bill Does
This joint resolution formally congratulates Fort Dale Academy's girls tennis team for winning the 2010 state championship. It recognizes Head Coach Elizabeth Matthews and Coach Daniel Autrey for leading the program, and mentions team members who earned state titles, including Lauren Poole, Anne Matthews, and Taylor Autrey, as part of their season's success. It notes the team’s overall record, the 11th team state championship, six consecutive championships, and a 47-match winning streak that year, and directs copies of the resolution to the school for display.

Who It Affects
Fort Dale Academy girls tennis team and coaches — receive formal recognition and commendation from the Legislature.
Fort Dale Academy and the Greenville community — benefit from public acknowledgment and a sense of community pride.

Key Provisions
Commends the Fort Dale Academy girls tennis team for winning the 2010 Alabama Independent School Association Girls State Tennis Championship.
Recognizes Head Coach Elizabeth Matthews and Coach Daniel Autrey for their leadership and the program's tradition of excellence.
Lists team members who contributed to the season, including Lauren Poole, Anne Matthews, Taylor Autrey, Kennedy Harris, Ashton Scott, Teresa Scott, Lauren Lewis, and Barrett Leverette, and notes individual and doubles state titles (e.g., Poole and Matthews as #1 doubles champions).
Notes Fort Dale's 11th Girls Team State Championship, a 12-1 regular-season record, and six consecutive state championships, along with a 47-match winning streak that year.
Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to Fort Dale Academy for presentation and display.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory