HR169 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Co-Sponsors

Alan HarperChris EnglandBill Poole

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Shelton State Community College basketball team, commended

Summary

HR169 is a House resolution that formally commends the 2012-2013 Shelton State Community College Buccaneer Basketball Team for winning the Alabama Community College Conference Championship.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would formally recognize and commend the Shelton State Buccaneers for their championship season and 25-8 record. It highlights their finals win over Gadsden State, explains they earned a spot in the NJCAA National Tournament, and notes individual honors such as MVP Jacob Perry and All-Tournament Team selections. It also acknowledges the contributions of the entire Alabama roster and coaching staff, and directs that a copy of the resolution be given to Shelton State Community College for display, with best wishes for future success.

Who It Affects

• Shelton State Community College Buccaneers basketball team and their college community receive formal recognition and celebration from the state.
• The broader Alabama community and supporters of state athletics see public acknowledgment of local student-athletes and institutions.

Key Provisions

• Commends the 2012-2013 Shelton State Community College Buccaneer Basketball Team for winning the Alabama Community College Conference Championship.
• Acknowledges the team's 25-8 season record and the 80-75 finals victory over Gadsden State, noting it as the team's second ACCC Championship in three years and seventh in 15 years under Coach Barry Mohun.
• Notes that winning the championship earned the team the right to advance to the NJCAA National Tournament in Hutchinson, Kansas.
• Recognizes individual honors: Jacob Perry as Tournament MVP; Ladarius Tabb, D'Arieal Franklin, and Raheem England named to the All-Tournament Team.
• Recognizes other roster members who contributed to the team's success (list includes Sean Tingle, Cole Stockton, Derek Hamner, London Brandon, Nick Browder, Dylan Wint, Keyon Wallace, Jeremy Watson, Keenan Warren, Travis Daniels, Antjuan Ball).
• Acknowledges that the roster is from Alabama and brings pride to families and communities.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Shelton State Community College for appropriate display and extends best wishes for future success.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory