HR160 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan BakerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Riggs, Jamie, outstanding professional achievement, commended

Summary

The Alabama House passes a resolution to commend Coach Jamie Riggs for outstanding professional achievement upon his retirement from T.R. Miller High School football.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally recognizes and honors Jamie Riggs for his career as a head football coach. It highlights his numerous records and contributions, including playoff and win streak records, state championship appearances and titles, and his roles in coaching organizations and hall of fame. It expresses admiration and best wishes for his future, and does not introduce new laws or require spending.

Who It Affects

• Coach Jamie Riggs – receives formal public commendation and recognition of his retirement and achievements.
• The Alabama school community and public – gains public acknowledgment of his impact on high school athletics and leadership in coaching.

Key Provisions

• Commends Jamie Riggs for outstanding professional achievement on retirement as Head Football Coach at T.R. Miller High School.
• Notes records and accomplishments: 69 playoff wins (AHSAA record), 342 consecutive games with scoring (AHSAA record), eight state championship appearances, four state championships, average of 11 wins per season, 117 wins in the 1990s, and a 27-game win streak (1994-1995). Also acknowledges his 300th career win in 2015.
• Recognizes his role as a founder of the Alabama Football Coaches Association and his service on the district board of the AHSAA for 18 years and on the central board of control for four years; inducted into the AHSAA Hall of Fame in 2010.
• Expresses admiration, appreciation, and best wishes for his future.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory