HR137 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Chris EnglandBill Poole

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

University of Alabama Telecommunication and Film Department, students and faculty, commended

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives commends the University of Alabama’s Telecommunication and Film Department, along with its students and faculty, for winning seven awards at the Broadcast Education Association’s Festival of Media Arts in February 2013.

What This Bill Does

It publicly recognizes and congratulates the department’s students and faculty for their awards. It lists the seven specific awards and the people involved, highlighting the department’s accomplishments. As a ceremonial resolution, it does not change any laws or policies.

Who It Affects

• Students and faculty of the University of Alabama's Telecommunication and Film Department — receive formal commendation and recognition for their achievements.
• The broader University of Alabama community and the Alabama House of Representatives — acknowledges and celebrates the department's accomplishments.

Key Provisions

• Commends the University of Alabama Telecommunication and Film Department students and faculty for seven awards at the BEA Festival of Media Arts in February 2013.
• Names the specific award winners and their works, including: Best of Festival for 'April's Hero' (Dwight Cammeron and Shelby Hadden); Award of Excellence for 'Art to Life' (Rachel Raimist, Branna Burns, Greg Kubik); Student Music Video Award for 'Gifted's 'Superstar'' (Micah K. Russell); Student Documentary 'Never Got a Dime' (Shelby Hadden); Honorable Mention for 'Alabama Art Seen, Episode 102' (Greg Kubik); First Place in Student Interactive Multimedia for 'Forest Lake Tuscaloosa Multimedia Project' (Jasmine Cannon, Ka'Leah Rodgers, Zack Guiterrez); Third Place in Radio Feature Reporting for 'Dorm Cooking Using a Microwave' (Taylor Crosby).
• Offers heartiest congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory