HJR73 Alabama 2022 Session

Updated Feb 22, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Democrat
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Driving Force Women's Golf Club, celebrated
Summary: A House Joint Resolution honors the Driving Force Women's Golf Club on its 15th anniversary as Alabama's first Black American women's golf club.
What This Bill Does
The resolution officially recognizes the Driving Force Women's Golf Club's 15th anniversary and outlines its history since its 2007 founding. It highlights the club's achievements, including being the first and largest organized women's golf club in Montgomery and Alabama, its membership in the Alabama Golf Association, and its events such as the Kick-Off Scramble and the Alabama-Georgia Shoot Out, with records kept in the Alabama State University Archives. It also notes planned mentoring for middle and high school girls (eighth, ninth, and eleventh grades at Pike Road High School) and ongoing mentoring of the Alabama State University golf team. Additionally, the resolution mentions creating a 15th Anniversary tabletop book and a 15th Anniversary booklet for members and the Montgomery community.

Who It Affects
Members of the Driving Force Women's Golf Club, who are being publicly recognized and celebrated for their organization's history and contributions
Young female students at Pike Road High School (eighth, ninth, and eleventh grades) who will receive mentoring from the club, and members of the Alabama State University golf team who will continue to receive mentorship

Key Provisions
Recognizes the 15th anniversary of the Driving Force Women's Golf Club and states it is Alabama's first Black American women's golf club
Affirms the club's founding details and leadership history as part of its identity and legacy
Documents and acknowledges the club's achievements, including its status as the first and largest organized women's golf club in Montgomery and Alabama, and its Alabama Golf Association membership, as well as its events (Kick-Off Scramble, Alabama-Georgia Shoot Out) and archival preservation at Alabama State University
Commits to mentoring programs for Pike Road High School middle and high school girls and ongoing mentoring of the Alabama State University golf team as part of the 15th anniversary activities
Provides for commemorative materials (a 15th Anniversary tabletop book and a 15th Anniversary booklet) to share the club's history with members and the broader Montgomery community
Conveys appreciation and regard for the Driving Force Women's Golf Club and dedicates the resolution to its members

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Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory