HJR134 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Marcus ParamoreRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

COMMENDING TROY UNIVERSITY UNIVERSITY AND ITS FOOTBALL COACH, JON SUMRALL.

Summary

The bill formally commends Troy University and its football coach Jon Sumrall for a historic 2022 season and for representing the university and Alabama with distinction.

What This Bill Does

It evaluates and recognizes the Troy Trojans football team and Coach Jon Sumrall for their achievements in the 2022 season, including a 12-2 record and a Sun Belt title, a win over Army, hosting the Sun Belt Championship, and a Cure Bowl victory. It notes their high national rankings (AP #19, Coaches #20) and first CFP ranking, and states they represent the university and the state well. The act is ceremonial, publicly acknowledging their success and representation.

Who It Affects

• Troy University Trojans football team and Coach Jon Sumrall and their staff receive formal commendation.
• The State of Alabama and its residents benefit from public recognition of the university's athletic accomplishments and positive representation.

Key Provisions

• Commends the Troy University Trojans football team and Coach Jon Sumrall and their staff for a historic 2022 season.
• Highlights specific achievements: 12-2 record; seventh Sun Belt Conference title; 10-9 win over Army at Troy's Military Appreciation game; hosted Sun Belt Championship; Cure Bowl victory over UT-San Antonio (18-12); fifth consecutive bowl-game win; the most wins by any Alabama program that season; final AP Poll #19 and final Coaches Poll #20 rankings; first College Football Playoff ranking in school history.
• States that the commendation honors their representation of the University and the State of Alabama in an exemplary manner.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Troy University and Coach Jon Sumrall, Commended