SJR102 Alabama 2014 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Co-Sponsors: William “Bill” M. Beasley Dick Brewbaker Rodger Smitherman Bryan Taylor Gerald H. Allen Scott Beason Tammy Irons Quinton Ross Jimmy Holley Cam Ward Linda Coleman-Madison Vivian Davis Figures Greg J. Reed Paul Sanford Tom Whatley Bill Hightower Bill Holtzclaw Bobby D. Singleton Harri Anne Smith Paul Bussman Jerry L. Fielding Roger Bedford, Jr.Mark Slade Blackwell Priscilla Dunn Arthur Orr Trip Pittman Hank Sanders Clay Scofield Shadrack McGill J.T. Waggoner Phillip W. Williams Rusty Glover George M. “Marc” Keahey Del Marsh
Session: Regular Session 2014
Title: Hawkins, Jack, Jr., commended
Summary: Senate Joint Resolution 102 commends Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. for his outstanding contributions to higher education in Alabama and notes the extension of his Troy University chancellorship to 2019.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, SJR102 would formally recognize and commend Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. for his leadership in higher education. It notes that his contract as Chancellor of Troy University has been extended to 2019. The resolution highlights major achievements during his tenure, including the merger that saved more than 10 million dollars for taxpayers, substantial capital improvements, international expansion, creation of new degree programs such as the Doctorate of Nursing Practice, higher admission standards, and Troy University's move to NCAA Division I, among other honors, and offers best wishes for continued success.

Who It Affects
Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr.—receives formal commendation from the Alabama Legislature for his leadership and contributions to higher education.
Troy University and the Alabama higher education community—benefit from public recognition of Hawkins's accomplishments and the associated positive attention to state higher education leadership.

Key Provisions
Provision 1: The Legislature commends Dr. Jack Hawkins, Jr. for outstanding accomplishments and significant contributions to higher education in Alabama, and notes that his contract as Chancellor of Troy University is extended to 2019.
Provision 2: The resolution acknowledges specific achievements during his tenure, including the merger saving more than $10 million for taxpayers, over $325 million in capital improvements across four Alabama campuses, international expansion with campuses abroad and foreign student enrollment, creation of more than 20 new degree programs (including the Doctorate of Nursing Practice), increased admission standards, Troy University's NCAA Division I status, buildings named in his honor, and continued service to education.

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory