HR292 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Richard Lindsey

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Nelson, Jim, commended

Summary

The Alabama House approves a ceremonial resolution honoring Jim Nelson for winning the Wendy's High School Heisman Award.

What This Bill Does

It publicly commends Jim Nelson, a Cedar Bluff High School senior, for his achievement and recognizes his academics, athletics, and leadership. The resolution expresses the House's highest tribute and best wishes for his future endeavors. It does not create new laws or policy; it is a symbolic acknowledgment by the legislature.

Who It Affects

• Jim Nelson – receives formal recognition for the award
• Cedar Bluff High School and its community – publicly acknowledged for student leadership and achievement

Key Provisions

• Commends Jim Nelson as the winner of the Wendy's High School Heisman Award.
• Expresses the House's highest tribute, congratulations, and best wishes for his future endeavors.
• Notes Nelson's leadership and achievements, including participation in four varsity sports (baseball, football, basketball, track), academic honors, SGA president (2009-2010), and FFA president, as well as Beta Club, Math and Science Club, and Focus.
• Recognizes Nelson's community involvement (youth program at Fort Payne First United Methodist Church, Red Cross Blood Drives, Renew Our Rivers Campaign) and his representation roles (Cedar Bluff to Boys State, Leadership Conference at Harding College, Cherokee Electric Coop's Youth Tour).

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory