SJR72 Alabama 2017 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald O. Dial
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2017
Title: Troy University, Men's Basketball, 2017 Sunbelt Conference Champions, Commending
Summary: The Alabama Legislature commends Troy University’s men’s basketball team for winning the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Championship and earning a berth in the 2017 NCAA tournament.
What This Bill Does
This joint resolution formally recognizes and thanks the Troy University Men’s Basketball Team for their Sun Belt Championship. It notes that the team earned a 2017 NCAA tournament berth and represented Alabama positively. It also highlights individual honors: Jeremy Hollimon and Jordan Varnado were named to the All-Tournament Team, Wesley Person was named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player, and it acknowledges the coach and staff. A copy of the resolution is given to the team as evidence of appreciation.

Who It Affects
Troy University Men’s Basketball Team and Troy University – receive formal commendation and public recognition of their achievement.
Residents of Alabama – benefit from official recognition of a state team’s success and its representation of Alabama in national competition.

Key Provisions
Commends the Troy University Men’s Basketball Team for winning the 2017 Sun Belt Conference Tournament.
Acknowledges that the team earned a berth in the 2017 NCAA Men’s Basketball Tournament and represented Alabama.
Recognizes individual honors: Jeremy Hollimon and Jordan Varnado named to the All-Tournament Team; Wesley Person named the tournament’s Most Outstanding Player.
Acknowledges the head coach Phil Cunningham and the coaching staff for leading the team.
Directs that a copy of the resolution be given to the team as evidence of 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