HR470 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Mountain Brook Boys Varsity Tennis Teams, commended

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives commends the Mountain Brook Boys Varsity Tennis Team for winning the 2017 Class 7A state championship, their third consecutive title.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill would formally recognize and honor the Mountain Brook Boys Varsity Tennis Team and their coaches for the 2017 season. It notes that the team earned 51 points to win the state championship, well ahead of second place. It also acknowledges the seniors and other team members and credits Head Coach Susan Farlow and Assistant Coach Wally Nall for their leadership, offering best wishes for continued success.

Who It Affects

• Mountain Brook High School boys varsity tennis team players and coaches, who receive formal recognition and honor.
• The Mountain Brook community and Alabama public schools athletics programs, which are positively affected by public acknowledgment of student achievement.

Key Provisions

• Honors Mountain Brook Boys Varsity Tennis Team for winning the 2017 AHSAA Class 7A State Championship and for achieving their third consecutive title.
• Notes that the team earned 51 points, compared to 27 points for second-place McGill-Toolen.
• Names seniors David Faulkner, Peter Hartman, Paul Jones, Chase Robinett, and John Darby, along with other team members Alva Caine, William Watts, Andrew Karcher, Cars Chandler, Stuart Phelan, Haskins Jones, Zachary Lewis, Jonathan Wheeler, and Harrison Hitson, as individuals who contributed to the Finals run.
• Acknowledges Head Coach Susan Farlow and Assistant Coach Wally Nall for their leadership over the past 10 years and the 10 state championships, and states the resolution is offered in highest tribute with sincere best wishes for continued success.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory