HR139 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Dickie Drake

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Hicks, Matt, Coach of the Year, commended

Summary

The bill honors Matt Hicks for being named the 2015 NFHS Coaches Association Coach of the Year at the state level for wrestling.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes and commends Matt Hicks, Leeds High School's head wrestling coach, for this achievement. It notes the NFHS Coaches Association's role in recognizing outstanding coaches and expresses admiration and best wishes for Hicks' future endeavors. It is a ceremonial resolution and does not create new laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Matt Hicks — receives formal recognition and commendation for his coaching achievement.
• Leeds High School wrestling program and its community — gains public acknowledgment and prestige from the statewide honor.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Matt Hicks as the NFHS Coaches Association 2015 Coach of the Year at the state level for wrestling.
• Acknowledges the NFHS Coaches Association as the official national coaches association that recognizes coaches at various levels.
• Offers sincere admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for Matt Hicks' future endeavors; this is a ceremonial resolution by the Alabama House of Representatives.

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