HJR193 Alabama 2013 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: John Merrill
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Wes Long Marcel Black Micky Hammon Alan Harper April Weaver Darrio Melton Bill Poole Napoleon Bracy Donnie Chesteen Steve Clouse Greg Wren Chris England Terri Collins Charles O. Newton Jim Patterson Harry Shiver Randy Davis Dexter Grimsley Alan Baker Mac Buttram
Session: Regular Session 2013
Title: Moore, Mal, posthumously commended
Summary: A House Joint Resolution posthumously honors Mal Moore for his lifelong service to The University of Alabama and college athletics.
What This Bill Does
It formally recognizes Mal Moore's long association with the Crimson Tide as a player, coach, and administrator. It highlights his role in national titles, SEC championships, bowl appearances, and his impact on UA's budgets and facilities. It states the resolution is offered to his family in admiration and appreciation.

Who It Affects
Mal Moore's family and close colleagues, who receive formal recognition and tribute for his service
The University of Alabama community and Alabama sports fans, who benefit from the public acknowledgment of his legacy and contributions

Key Provisions
Recognizes Mal Moore for distinguished service to The University of Alabama as player, coach, and administrator, including 53 years with the Crimson Tide and 22 years coaching
Notes he is the only person involved with eight National Championship teams at the university, and contributed to 14 SEC Championships and 27 Bowl trips
Describes his career moves: coaching at Montana State, Notre Dame, and NFL teams, then UA Associate Athletic Director and Director of Athletics in 1999; instrumental in national titles in football (2009) and gymnastics (2002, 2011) and numerous SEC championships across multiple sports
Highlights his management impact: grew the athletic department budget from $36 million to $101 million and led a building boom including expansion of Bryant-Denny Stadium to 101,821 seats
States the legislature honors Mal Moore and offers the resolution to his family in admiration and appreciation

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory