SJR12 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: George M. “Marc” Keahey
Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Cumberland School of Law, Trial Teams, commended
Summary: A Senate Joint Resolution commends Cumberland School of Law for its trial teams' regional victory and advancement to the national championship.
What This Bill Does
The resolution recognizes the Cumberland School of Law Trial Teams for winning Region 6 of the National Trial Competition and earning a spot in the National Championship in Houston on April 6, 2011. It notes that the competition is sponsored by the Texas Young Lawyers Association and the American College of Trial Lawyers, and that Region 6 was hosted at the Jefferson County Civil Courthouse with 26 teams from 13 law schools in Alabama, Florida, and Mississippi. It lists the team members and coaches and closes by extending warm best wishes for continued excellence in the study and practice of law.

Who It Affects
Cumberland School of Law trial team members and their coaches, who are formally recognized for their regional win and their advancement to the national championship.
Alabama residents and the state's legal education community, who gain statewide pride in Alabama's law school achievements and recognition of its students and faculty.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: Congratulates the Cumberland School of Law Trial Teams for winning Region 6 of the National Trial Competition and earning the right to compete in the National Championship in Houston on April 6, 2011, including the stated team members and coaches.
Provision 2: Extends warm best wishes for continued excellence in the study and practice of law and notes the hosting and sponsorship details of Region 6, as well as the fact that 26 teams from 13 law schools competed.

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