SJR36 Alabama 2020 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Gerald H. AllenSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2020

Title

Hudson, Wendell, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature commends Wendell Hudson, UA's first Black scholarship athlete, for having his jersey number retired and outlines related honors at the University of Alabama.

What This Bill Does

Senate Joint Resolution SJR36 publicly recognizes Wendell Hudson and commends his achievements as The University of Alabama's first Black scholarship athlete. It describes actions tied to the honor, including retiring his jersey number 20 during a halftime ceremony, displaying his jersey in Coleman Coliseum rafters, and allowing future UA players to wear the number per his wishes. It also notes that UA has endowed a men's basketball scholarship in his honor and that UA student-athletes' uniforms will feature a WH patch for the remainder of the winter and spring seasons.

Who It Affects

• Wendell Hudson — receives formal commendation for his achievements and the jersey-number retirement.
• The University of Alabama and its athletics programs — will reflect and implement the honors described (jersey display, possible wearing of the number, WH patch on uniforms, and the endowed scholarship) for current and future student-athletes and supporters.

Key Provisions

• Commends Wendell Hudson for having his jersey number retired.
• Notes that future UA basketball players may still wear number 20, while his jersey remains displayed in the coliseum rafters with banners.
• Endows a men's basketball scholarship in his honor.
• UA student-athlete uniforms will feature a 'WH' patch for the remainder of the winter and spring seasons.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 23, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory