HR361 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

April WeaverSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Shepherd, Jay-El, commended

Summary

The Alabama House resolutions commends Jay-El Shepherd for winning the 2016 Alabama Scholastic Chess Championship and offers congratulations and best wishes.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill formally honors Jay-El Shepherd, a 16-year-old homeschool student from Brierfield, for winning the 2016 Scholastic Chess Championship. It notes the event had 230 K-12 contestants and took place March 19-20 at Indian Springs School in Pelham. It also mentions a nomination to the GM Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions in Indianapolis and highlights his community service as a member of the Brierfield Volunteer Fire Department and his firefighter training program. The resolution conveys the legislature’s highest tribute and best wishes for his continued success.

Who It Affects

• Jay-El Shepherd: receives formal commendation and public recognition of his achievement.
• Alabama community and state: gains a public acknowledgment of a talented student athlete and role model, along with a note of his community service.

Key Provisions

• Officially commend Jay-El Shepherd and offer the highest tribute and best wishes for continued success.
• Acknowledge his victory in the 2016 Alabama Scholastic Chess Championship and his nomination to the GM Arnold Denker Tournament of High School Champions.
• Highlight his community involvement as a member of the Brierfield Volunteer Fire Department and his ongoing firefighter training.

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