HJR240 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Chris BlackshearRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Fanning, Timothy, commended

Summary

HJR240 is a formal House Joint Resolution that commends Timothy Fanning for his extraordinary coaching career and community service.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the resolution would officially recognize and honor Timothy Fanning, the Athletic Director at Glenwood High School, for his coaching achievements and service to the community. It notes his 25 state championships across multiple sports and a 453-124 coaching record with seven AISA titles. It also highlights his roles as a Louisville Slugger All-American coach, Region Coordinator, AISA Coaches Council member, organizer of the All-Star Baseball Game, and author of the book Serve to Lead, along with his nonprofit work through More Than A Game. The resolution states that Glenwood High School will name its baseball field in his honor and offers congratulations and best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Timothy Fanning, who would receive a formal commendation from the Alabama Legislature for his coaching career and community service.
• Glenwood High School and its students, staff, and community, who would be associated with the honoree and have the school’s baseball field named in his honor.

Key Provisions

• Honor Timothy Fanning with a formal commendation for extraordinary coaching achievements and community service.
• Acknowledge his specific accomplishments: 25 state championships across baseball, softball, boys and girls basketball, and soccer; a 453-124 head baseball coaching record with seven AISA titles.
• Recognize his additional contributions: seven Louisville Slugger All-Americans, Region Coordinator for 3A East Region 1 Baseball, four years on the AISA Coaches Council, organization of the AISA Coaches Association All-Star Baseball Game, and authoring the book 'Serve to Lead'; and his leadership with the nonprofit More Than A Game.
• Declare that Glenwood High School will name its baseball field in his honor and commend him as a distinguished nominee for the AISA Hall of Fame.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory