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HJR210 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026
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Summary

Primary Sponsor
Ed Henry
Ed Henry
Republican
Session
Regular Session 2017
Title
Booth, William, commended
Summary

The Alabama Legislature formally commends Coach William Booth for his long and successful career in Hartselle City Schools' baseball program and his service as an educator.

What This Bill Does

The bill is a ceremonial resolution that acknowledges and honors Coach Booth for his professional achievements and dedicated service. It highlights his long tenure as an educator, his 1988 start as head baseball coach, his numerous championships, his 1,000th career win, and the number of players he has guided to college scholarships or professional leagues, as well as his role in teaching and school administration. The resolution expresses admiration and offers best wishes for his continued success, with no changes to law or state policy.

Who It Affects
  • Coach William Booth — receives formal commendation and recognition from the Legislature for his career achievements and service.
  • Hartselle City Schools community (students, baseball program, and staff) — affected by the recognition of Booth's leadership and the positive impact of his work on students and the program.
Key Provisions
  • Commends Coach William Booth for professional achievement and dedicated service to Hartselle City Schools and its baseball program.
  • Documents his 51-year career as an educator, long tenure as head coach since 1988, state championships, 1,000th career win (as of March 10, 2017), and contributions such as producing professional players, college-bound athletes, and his roles as math teacher, transportation coordinator, federal programs coordinator, and assistant principal.
  • States that the legislature honors him with admiration and best wishes for continued success in future endeavors.
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

Bill Actions

H

Enrolled

H

Delivered to Governor at 9:40 a.m. on April 13, 2017.

H

Assigned Act No. 2017-155.

H

Clerk of the House Certification

S

Signature Requested

H

Enrolled

H

Passed Second House

S

Waggoner motion to Concur In and Adopt adopted Voice Vote

S

Reported from Rules

S

Received in Senate and referred to the Senate committee on Rules

H

Boothe motion to Adopt adopted Voice Vote

H

Reported from Rules

H

Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules

Bill Text

Documents

Source: Alabama Legislature