HR183 Alabama 2022 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

David FaulknerRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2022

Title

Samford University debate team, commended

Summary

The Alabama House officially congratulates Samford University's debate team for winning a national championship and thanks them for representing the state.

What This Bill Does

This resolution formally recognizes Samford University debate team members Abi McKibben and Grace Blackwell for winning the American Debate Association National Championship as the top novice team, the first national title for Samford and for Alabama. It notes that the team defeated several schools to reach the final and defeated Boston College, and that Blackwell earned the national Novice of the Year award. The resolution thanks the team, coaches, and Samford University for their hard work and for representing the state. It directs that copies of the resolution be presented to Abi McKibben, Grace Blackwell, Samford University Director of Debate Ryan Galloway, and Assistant Director Lee Quinn, with no changes to state law.

Who It Affects

• Samford University debate team members Abi McKibben and Grace Blackwell receive formal recognition through the resolution.
• The broader Alabama higher education community and state residents benefit from public recognition of Alabama-produced national champions in academia.

Key Provisions

• Congratulates the Samford University debate team members Abi McKibben and Grace Blackwell for winning the national championship as the top novice team and notes it is the first such title for Samford and Alabama.
• Directs that copies of the resolution be presented to Abi McKibben, Grace Blackwell, Samford University Director of Debate Ryan Galloway, and Assistant Director Lee Quinn.

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