HR501 Alabama 2013 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2013

Title

Patterson, Sarah, commended

Summary

HR501 is a House resolution that commends Sarah Patterson for being named Tuscaloosa County Citizen of the Year.

What This Bill Does

It would issue a formal House of Representatives commendation for Sarah Patterson. It recognizes her 35-year coaching career at the University of Alabama and her extensive community service, including volunteering, disaster relief efforts, and fundraising for breast cancer. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be given to her with best wishes.

Who It Affects

• Sarah Patterson — receives a formal commendation and a copy of the resolution for being named Tuscaloosa County Citizen of the Year.
• Tuscaloosa County and the University of Alabama community — acknowledged for Patterson's leadership and inspired by her documented community service and charitable work.

Key Provisions

• Commends Sarah Patterson for being named Tuscaloosa County Citizen of the Year.
• Acknowledges her 35-year tenure as UA gymnastics coach and her extensive community service activities (volunteering, Rise program, tornado relief, and outreach).
• Highlights her leadership in the Power of Pink fundraising, raising over $1.35 million for the DCH Breast Cancer Fund.
• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Patterson with best wishes.

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