HJR110 Alabama 2023 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Rex ReynoldsRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2023
Title: RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALABAMA STATE GAMES.
Summary: A nonpartisan resolution recognizing and commending the Alabama State Games on its 40th anniversary.
What This Bill Does
It acknowledges the Alabama State Games and summarizes its history and growth, including origins in 1982 at the request of the U.S. Olympic Committee and the first games in 1983 with 600 athletes. It notes that the event has become Alabama's largest annual multi-sport event, expanding to about 5,000 athletes in 25 sports in 2023, with events in Birmingham and Jefferson County. It also highlights programs that promote academics and citizenship, such as scholarships totaling over $335,000, and directs that copies of the resolution be sent to the ASF Foundation.

Who It Affects
Athletes and youth who participate in the Alabama State Games, who gain recognition and the chance to compete in a large, Olympic-style event.
Host cities and counties across Alabama and the Alabama State Games Foundation/ASF Foundation, which are recognized for their involvement and potential economic and community impact related to the Games.

Key Provisions
Commends the Alabama State Games for 40 years of service to Alabama and its youth.
Documents the program's history, noting origins in 1982 and growth from 600 athletes in 1983 to about 5,000 athletes in 25 sports by 2023.
Recognizes the economic impact the Games have had on host cities and counties in Alabama.
Highlights efforts to promote athletic skills, academic excellence, and citizenship through initiatives such as the Athlete Leadership Summit, Honoring Our Heroes Program, and a Scholarship Initiative awarding over $335,000.
Directs that copies of the resolution be provided to the ASF Foundation, Home of the Alabama State Games.

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Subjects: Alabama State Games 40th Anniversary, Recognized