HR226 Alabama 2021 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Adline ClarkeRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Napoleon BracyChip BrownBarbara DrummondVictor GastonJeremy GraySam JonesChris PringleMatt SimpsonShane StringerMargie Wilcox

Session

Regular Session 2021

Title

Thompson, Unique, commended

Summary

HR226 congratulates Unique Thompson on being selected by the Indiana Fever in the 2021 WNBA Draft and recognizes her achievements as a standout Auburn basketball player.

What This Bill Does

It would officially recognize Unique Thompson with a House resolution, congratulating her on being selected by the Indiana Fever in April 2021. It highlights her Auburn career, including leading the SEC in scoring and rebounding, setting school records for double-doubles and total rebounds, and being Auburn's all-time rebounder. The resolution also notes her Alabama roots and student-athlete honors, and it wishes her continued success.

Who It Affects

• Unique Thompson — receives formal public recognition from the Alabama House for her athletic achievement.
• Auburn University and its women's basketball program — acknowledged for producing a high-profile student-athlete and record-setting performer.
• Alabama residents and communities — see a formal acknowledgment of local achievement by state lawmakers.

Key Provisions

• Congratulates Unique Thompson for being selected by the Indiana Fever (WNBA) in April 2021 and notes her draft position (seventh in the second round, 19th overall).
• Recognizes that she is the first Auburn player drafted since 2009 and the first Auburn player drafted since DeWanna Bonner and Whitney Boddie.
• Highlights her Auburn career: led the SEC in scoring (17.8 ppg) and rebounds (12.8 rpg) in the cited season; set school records including 58 double-doubles; accumulated 1,540 points and 1,156 rebounds; Auburn's all-time rebounder.
• Notes her high school background at Faith Academy in Mobile and her honors as a two-time First-Team AL.com Coastal Alabama selection and other state-level recognitions.
• Expresses the House's best wishes for Thompson's continued success and acknowledges her as an inspiration to the community.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory