SJR109 Alabama 2010 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Steve French
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Arthur Orr Bobby D. Singleton Wendell Mitchell Myron Penn George M. “Marc” Keahey Tom Butler Phil Poole Larry Dixon Scott Beason Vivian Davis Figures Jimmy Holley Charles Bishop Harri Anne Smith Henry Eugene “Hank” Erwin Jr.Kim Benefield Lowell Barron J.T. Waggoner Del Marsh Ben H. Brooks Trip Pittman Rodger Smitherman Zeb Little Paul Sanford Larry Means Rusty Glover Hank Sanders Bobby Denton Quinton Ross Roger Bedford, Jr.Hinton Mitchem T.D. “Ted” Little Jim Preuitt
Session: Regular Session 2010
Title: Talladega College womens basketball team, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature commends the Talladega College Lady Tornadoes basketball team for winning the United States College Athletics Association National Championship.
What This Bill Does
This joint resolution publicly recognizes Talladega College's Lady Tornadoes for their national championship victory. It highlights individual honors: Tamiko Rounds and Morgan Bennett as All-Americans, Tamiko Rounds as Tournament MVP, Shakila Cole as an All-Tournament Team member, and Ebony Richardson as a contributing teammate. The measure is ceremonial and does not change laws or provide funding; it also extends best wishes for the team's future success.

Who It Affects
Talladega College Lady Tornadoes basketball team and Talladega College — receive formal public recognition for winning the national championship.
Individual players and coaching staff involved (Tamiko Rounds, Morgan Bennett, Shakila Cole, Ebony Richardson and the coaching staff) — have their achievements acknowledged in the resolution.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Commends the Talladega College Lady Tornadoes Basketball Team for winning the United States College Athletics Association National Championship and notes the players' honors (Tamiko Rounds and Morgan Bennett as All-Americans; Tamiko Rounds as Tournament MVP; Shakila Cole as All-Tournament Team).
Provision 2: Extends sincere best wishes for every future success and states that the resolution is ceremonial, with no changes to law or funding.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory