HR278 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Phillip RigsbyRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

COMMENDING AND CONGRATULATING COACH RONNIE STAPLER FOR CAREER ACHIEVEMENTS ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT.

Summary

This is a ceremonial House resolution that commends Coach Ronnie Stapler on his retirement and recognizes his long coaching career.

What This Bill Does

The resolution commends and congratulates Coach Ronnie Stapler on retiring as head basketball coach at Westminster Christian Academy. It highlights his 53-season coaching career across several Alabama schools, totaling 868 wins (third-most in AHSAA history). It notes his Hall of Fame induction in 2022 and state championships in 1988, 1999, and 2016, as well as his role in founding the Alabama Basketball Academy with his son in 2008. It expresses the House's high regard and sincere best wishes for Stapler's future happiness and prosperity.

Who It Affects

• Coach Ronnie Stapler — receives formal commendation and best wishes on retirement.
• Alabama high school sports community and affiliated schools (such as Westminster Christian Academy, Grissom High School, and the AHSAA) — publicly acknowledged for Stapler's achievements and impact on youth athletics.

Key Provisions

• Commends and congratulates Coach Ronnie Stapler on retirement as a recognition of his outstanding coaching career.
• Acknowledges Stapler's extensive coaching work across multiple schools and his major achievements: 53 seasons, 868 wins, Hall of Fame induction in 2022, and state championships in 1988, 1999, and 2016.
• Notes his involvement beyond coaching, including founding the Alabama Basketball Academy in 2008.
• Expresses the House's high regard and best wishes for Stapler's future happiness and prosperity.

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

Subjects

Coach Ronnie Stapler, Commended