HR311 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Austin, Kevin, commended

Summary

A House resolution officially commends Coach Kevin Austin for his leadership of Sipsey Valley High School basketball and notes his planned resignation at the end of the 2014 season.

What This Bill Does

This bill formally recognizes Coach Kevin Austin for his inspirational leadership and coaching at Sipsey Valley High School. It notes that he will resign after the 2014 season and will coach his son at Sipsey Valley Middle School. It also highlights his prior coaching work and the team's improvement, and it offers best wishes for his future endeavors; the resolution is ceremonial and does not create or change any laws.

Who It Affects

• Coach Kevin Austin – receives formal commendation and recognition from the Alabama House.
• Sipsey Valley High School basketball players and the school community – acknowledged for his leadership and the positive impact on the program.
• Families and fans of Coach Austin (including his wife Kim, son John Robert, and daughter Ashlee) – acknowledged in the resolution and wishes for his future endeavors.

Key Provisions

• The House highly honors and commends Coach Kevin Austin for his inspirational leadership and coaching of Sipsey Valley High School basketball.
• The resolution notes his resignation at the end of the 2014 season and his plan to coach his son at Sipsey Valley Middle School.
• It acknowledges his prior coaching roles (Lloyd Wood Middle School and Hillcrest High School) and the Sipsey Valley team's progress (22-8 regular season heading into the 2014 Subregionals).
• The resolution offers best wishes for his future endeavors.

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