HR273 Alabama 2024 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Jim CarnsRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2024

Title

Cecil Ingram, death mourned

Summary

HR273 is a House resolution mourning the death of Cecil 'Hootie' Ingram and celebrating his life and contributions to Alabama athletics.

What This Bill Does

It records Cecil Ingram's death with sadness and offers heartfelt sympathy to his wife, children, grandchildren, and other family. It summarizes his life as a standout athlete at Tuscaloosa High School and the University of Alabama, a professional football player, a college coach at several schools, and later a university athletic administrator. It also notes honors he received and his lasting impact on Alabama athletics, and it states that the House is offering a formal tribute by recording his death and life in its records.

Who It Affects

• Cecil Ingram’s immediate family (wife, children, grandchildren) who receive expressions of sympathy and recognition.
• Alabama’s athletic community and University of Alabama supporters who see a public tribute to his life.
• Institutions connected to his career (the University of Alabama, Clemson University, Florida State University, and the SEC) through acknowledgment of his roles and legacy.
• Fans and historians of Alabama sports who learn about his achievements and impact.

Key Provisions

• Expresses deep sadness at Cecil Ingram’s death and offers sympathy to his family.
• Acknowledges and outlines his life, achievements, and roles as a student-athlete, coach, and administrator across multiple institutions.
• Commitment to record his death in the official records and to offer the tribute reflects the high regard for his contributions to Alabama athletics.

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