HJR48 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Millican

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Cunningham, Trey, commended

Summary

Alabama’s Legislature commends Trey Cunningham for world-class performance and for setting a world record in the 60-meter hurdles for athletes 20 and under.

What This Bill Does

This Joint Resolution officially recognizes Trey Cunningham for his world-record performance in the 60-meter hurdles for under-20 athletes, including his record time of 7.487 seconds at the Last Chance Invitational in Birmingham on January 27, 2017. It notes that he holds two of the four fastest under-20 times in U.S. history and mentions his upcoming attendance at Florida State University. The resolution expresses admiration and best wishes for his future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Trey Cunningham — receives formal recognition from the Alabama Legislature for his achievements in track and field.
• Alabama residents and school communities — acknowledge and celebrate a local student-athlete’s accomplishments, contributing to state pride.

Key Provisions

• Recognizes Trey Cunningham as the national and world record holder in the 60-meter hurdles for runners age 20 and under.
• Notes his record time of 7.487 seconds, surpassing the prior record of 7.53 seconds set by Grant Holloway.
• States that he achieved the record at the Last Chance Invitational in Birmingham on January 27, 2017.
• Acknowledges that Cunningham holds two of the four fastest 60-meter hurdle times in U.S. history for under-20.
• Notes that he is a senior at Winfield City High School and has signed a scholarship to attend Florida State University.
• Offers that Cunningham is highly honored and commended, with sincere best wishes for his future endeavors.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory