SJR24 Alabama 2022 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 April Weaver Tom Whatley Jack W. Williams
Session: Regular Session 2022
Title: Hurt, Cecil, death mourned
Summary: SJR24 is a joint resolution mourning the death of Cecil Hurt and paying tribute to his life and work as a journalist.
What This Bill Does
If passed, the resolution records Cecil Hurt's death with deep sadness, pays tribute to his nearly 40-year career at The Tuscaloosa News, and acknowledges his achievements and impact on Alabama sports journalism. It also expresses heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family and notes that the measure was adopted by both chambers of the Alabama Legislature as a formal tribute to his life.

Who It Affects
Cecil Hurt's family and close friends, who receive heartfelt sympathy and official recognition of his passing.
The Alabama community and readers of The Tuscaloosa News, who recognize Hurt's contributions to journalism and the honoring of his legacy.

Key Provisions
The death of Cecil Hurt is recorded with deep sadness and the resolution offers tribute to his life.
The resolution acknowledges Hurt's long career as a sports editor and columnist for The Tuscaloosa News, his impact on coverage of University of Alabama sports, and his numerous awards and recognitions.
Heartfelt sympathy is extended to Hurt's grieving family.
The resolution is adopted by both the Senate and the House of Representatives as an official tribute.

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, Condolence