SJR98 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Gerald H. AllenSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsors: Greg Albritton Will Barfoot William “Bill” M. Beasley Tom Butler Clyde Chambliss Donnie Chesteen Linda Coleman-Madison Priscilla Dunn Chris Elliott Vivian Davis Figures Sam Givhan Garlan Gudger Kirk Hatcher Jimmy Holley Andrew Jones Steve Livingston Del Marsh Jim McClendon Tim Melson Arthur Orr Randy Price Greg J. Reed Dan Roberts Malika Sanders-Fortier Clay Scofield David Sessions Shay Shelnutt Bobby D. Singleton Rodger Smitherman Larry Stutts J.T. Waggoner Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: University of Alabama men's basketball team, commended
Summary: A ceremonial resolution that commends the University of Alabama men's basketball team for its historic 2020-2021 season and recognizes players, coaches, staff, and supporters.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it publicly praises the team, coaching staff, and support personnel for their achievements (including conference championships and strong NCAA Tournament performance); highlights individual honors for players and the team’s coach; acknowledges Cameron Luke Ratliff and offers condolences to his family; and notes the impact on Alabama’s reputation as a basketball state. It also directs that copies of the resolution be sent to key university leaders and to Ratliff’s family.

Who It Affects
The University of Alabama men's basketball team (players, coaching staff, and support personnel) who receive formal commendation and public recognition.
The family and friends of Cameron Luke Ratliff, who receive special condolences and acknowledgment as part of the resolution.

Key Provisions
Commends and congratulates the 2020-2021 University of Alabama men's basketball team, coaching staff, and support personnel for their historic season.
Recognizes achievements: regular-season conference championship, conference tournament championship, and the team's best NCAA Tournament performance in three decades; notes Nate Oats' coaching performance and accolades.
Acknowledges individual honors for Herb Jones (SEC Player of the Year), John Petty, Jr. (all-time Alabama 3-point scoring leader), and Alex Reese.
Commends Cameron Luke Ratliff for his role as a premier superfan and offers special condolences to his friends and family.
Directs that copies of the resolution be sent to head coach Nate Oats, the seniors (Herb Jones, John Petty, Jr., Alex Reese), the UA Board of Trustees, Chancellor Finis E. St. John IV, Athletic Director Greg Byrne, President Stuart Bell, and the family of Cameron Luke Ratliff.

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