HR955 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Earl F. Hilliard

Democrat

Co-Sponsor

Paul DeMarco

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Rickwood Field, 100th anniversary, recognized

Summary

The Alabama House recognizes Rickwood Field's 100th anniversary and honors it as a treasured part of the state's history.

What This Bill Does

This resolution recognizes Rickwood Field's 100th anniversary (August 18, 2010) and notes its status as the oldest baseball park in the United States. It calls Rickwood Field an enduring treasure of Alabama and expresses gratitude for its role in American baseball. It directs that a copy of the resolution be given to the Friends of Rickwood Field as a memento.

Who It Affects

• Rickwood Field and the Alabama baseball community, by formally recognizing the field's historical significance and honoring its legacy
• Friends of Rickwood Field, who will receive a copy of the resolution as a commemorative memento

Key Provisions

• Recognize the 100th anniversary of Rickwood Field on August 18, 2010 and its status as the oldest baseball park in the United States
• Affirm Rickwood Field as an unqualified treasure of the State of Alabama
• Deliver a copy of the resolution to the Friends of Rickwood Field as a memento
• Express gratitude and adulation on behalf of the Alabama House of Representatives

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory