HR347 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Troy University, Women's Basketball Team, 2017 Sun Belt Conference Champions, Commended

Summary

House resolution commends Troy University women's basketball team for winning the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Championship and earning a berth in the NCAA tournament.

What This Bill Does

Publicly recognizes and praises the team, head coach Chanda Rigby, and staff for the championship and NCAA berth, and acknowledges standout players named to the All-Tournament Team and the tournament's Most Outstanding Player. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be given to the team as a sign of appreciation.

Who It Affects

• Troy University Women's Basketball Team (players, coaches, and staff) — receives formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama House.
• People of Alabama — benefit from public acknowledgment of the state's representation in college basketball and the associated sense of state pride.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Troy University Women's Basketball Team for winning the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Championship and earning a berth in the 2017 NCAA Women's Basketball Tournament.
• Recognizes individual players and the coaching staff for their contributions, including Claresa Banks and La'Tia Fils-Aime' named to the All-Tournament Team and Caitlyn Ramirez named the Most Outstanding Player, along with head coach Chanda Rigby and the coaching staff.
• Directs that the team receive a copy of this resolution as evidence of the Legislature's appreciation.

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