HR191 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John F. Knight Jr

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Jobe, Ben, death mourned

Summary

HR191 is a Alabama House resolution mourning the death and celebrating the life of legendary college basketball coach Ben Jobe.

What This Bill Does

It publicly honors Ben Jobe's passing and recognizes his life and work. It highlights his education, long coaching career at seven colleges, notable achievements and awards, and his faith and community involvement. It offers heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends as a formal expression from the House.

Who It Affects

• Ben Jobe's family and friends, who receive condolences and recognition from the state.
• Alabama residents and the basketball and education communities who read or hear the tribute and are informed of his legacy.

Key Provisions

• Provision 1: The Alabama House mourns the death of Coach Ben Jobe and offers highest tribute to his inspiring legacy.
• Provision 2: The resolution acknowledges his education (Fisk University BA; Tennessee State University MS) and a coaching career spanning seven institutions with many achievements (536 wins, NCAA scoring titles in 1991, 1993, and 1994, and his 500th win at Tuskegee in January 2000).
• Provision 3: It notes his faith and community involvement (member of St. John the Baptist Catholic Church) and his family (wife Regina Williams and two children).
• Provision 4: It expresses heartfelt sympathy to his family and friends and states the House's gratitude for his abundant life.

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, Condolence