HR346 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Troy University, Men's Basketball, 2017 Sunbelt Conference Champions, Commending

Summary

This House resolution commends Troy University’s men’s basketball team for winning the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA Tournament.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes and praises the team, coach, and staff for their championship. It notes the NCAA Tournament berth and the team representing Alabama. It acknowledges individual honors: All-Tournament Team selections Jeremy Hollimon and Jordan Varnado, and Most Outstanding Player Wesley Person. It directs that a copy of the resolution be given to the team as a token of appreciation.

Who It Affects

• Troy University Men's Basketball Team (players) and Head Coach Phil Cunningham and coaching staff, who receive formal commendation and recognition
• The residents of Alabama and the state's audience, who publicly recognize the team's achievement and its representation of Alabama

Key Provisions

• Commends Troy University Men's Basketball Team for winning the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Championship and earning a berth in the 2017 NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament
• Recognizes individual honors: Jeremy Hollimon and Jordan Varnado named to the All-Tournament Team; Wesley Person named Most Outstanding Player
• Acknowledges Head Coach Phil Cunningham and the coaching staff for their leadership
• Directs that the team receive a copy of this resolution as a token of appreciation

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory