HJR250 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Randall Shedd

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Putman, Randy, commended

Summary

Alabama honors Wallace State baseball coach Randy Putman for reaching 1,000 career wins and for his long, successful coaching career.

What This Bill Does

The resolution formally commends Coach Putman for his 1,000th win and his extended record of success with Wallace State. It highlights his teams' postseason success, conference championships, national tournament appearances, and hall of fame inductions, as well as the number of players who advanced to professional baseball and the academic honors earned by his teams. It extends best wishes for his future endeavors; the measure is ceremonial and does not change any laws or create legal obligations.

Who It Affects

• Coach Randy Putman: receives formal statewide commendation and recognition for his achievements
• Wallace State Community College baseball program and its players (past and present): acknowledged for success and impact on the program
• Alabama communities and baseball fans: benefit from statewide recognition of local athletic achievement

Key Provisions

• Commends Randy Putman for achieving his 1,000th career win in 28 seasons and notes his career record of 1,000-455 (.687).
• Recognizes athletic and academic accomplishments, including postseason appearances (25 times), winning seasons, conference championships (seven ACCC), and World Series appearances (six), as well as Hall of Fame inductions and notable former players; mentions academic honors such as NJCAA All-Academic recognition and Athletes of Distinction.
• Extends best wishes for Putman's future success on behalf of the Alabama Legislature (both Houses).
• States that the resolution is ceremonial and does not alter existing law or create legal rights or obligations.

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