SJR28 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: University of Alabama football team, commended
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution commends the University of Alabama for the 2009 BCS National Championship win and recognizes its leadership and achievements.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, the bill would officially commend the University of Alabama Crimson Tide for winning the 2009 BCS National Championship and acknowledge the team's undefeated regular season and national honors. It recognizes Head Coach Nick Saban, Athletics Director Mal Moore, and President Robert E. Witt for their leadership. It also directs that copies of the resolution be provided for presentation and display at the university.

Who It Affects
The University of Alabama Crimson Tide football team and its coaches and players, who would receive formal public commendation for the championship and season accomplishments.
Head Coach Nick Saban, Athletics Director Mal Moore, and President Robert E. Witt, who are specifically acknowledged in the resolution.
The University of Alabama and its campus community, which would display copies of the resolution as recognition from the Alabama Legislature.

Key Provisions
Commends the University of Alabama on winning the 2009 BCS National Championship and recognizes the team as the nation's top football team.
Recognizes leadership within the program, including Nick Saban, Mal Moore, and Robert E. Witt, for guiding the success of the season.
Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the University of Alabama for appropriate presentation and display.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory