HJR161 Alabama 2016 Session

Updated Feb 24, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Alan BakerRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2016
Title: Riggs, Jamie, outstanding professional achievement, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature commends Jamie Riggs for outstanding professional achievement upon his retirement as head football coach at TR Miller High School.
What This Bill Does
This House Joint Resolution publicly recognizes Riggs’s long coaching career and record-breaking accomplishments, and expresses admiration and best wishes. It is a ceremonial gesture with no change in laws or government powers beyond formal recognition.

Who It Affects
Jamie Riggs and his immediate family, who receive formal public commendation for his retirement and achievements.
T.R. Miller High School and the Alabama high school football community, which acknowledge and recognize his contributions and legacy.

Key Provisions
Commends Jamie Riggs for outstanding professional achievement on retirement as head football coach of T.R. Miller High School.
Highlights his career achievements: 69 playoff wins (AHSAA record), 342 consecutive games with scoring by his teams, eight state championship appearances and four state championships, 11-win seasons on average, 27-game winning streak (1994–1995), and 300th career win.
Notes his contributions beyond coaching, including being a founder of the Alabama Football Coaches Association, service on AHSAA boards, and his 2010 induction into the AHSAA Hall of Fame, and extends best wishes for the future.

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