HR287 Alabama 2023 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike ShawRepresentative

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2023

Title

CONGRATULATING THE VESTAVIA HILLS HIGH SCHOOL BASEBALL TEAM FOR WINNING THE 2023 ALABAMA HIGH SCHOOL ATHLETIC ASSOCIATION CLASS 7A STATE BASEBALL CHAMPIONSHIP.

Summary

This bill is a House Joint Resolution that congratulates Vestavia Hills High School’s baseball team for winning the 2023 Class 7A state championship.

What This Bill Does

If passed, the Alabama House would publicly recognize and congratulate the Vestavia Hills High School Baseball Team for winning the 2023 AHSSA Class 7A State Baseball Championship. It notes the team’s achievements, including a 34-11 record, not losing two games in a row, and the first state baseball title for the school since 2000. It also acknowledges graduating seniors who earned athletic scholarships and states the resolution is dedicated to the team with best wishes for continued future success. This is a ceremonial recognition and does not change laws or allocate resources.

Who It Affects

• Vestavia Hills High School Baseball Team and its coaches, who would receive formal public recognition.
• Graduating seniors who earned athletic scholarships (Jackson Harris — Samford University; Christopher Johnston — Auburn University; Jable Ramey — Huntingdon College; Ryan Vermillion — Jacksonville State University; Hudson Walburn — Jacksonville State University) and their families.

Key Provisions

• Expresses heartfelt congratulations to Vestavia Hills High School Baseball Team for winning the 2023 AHSSA Class 7A State Baseball Championship.
• Acknowledges the team's season record (34–11), their streak of not losing two games in a row, and that this is the school's first state baseball title since 2000.
• Lists graduating seniors who earned athletic scholarships and their future colleges: Jackson Harris (Samford University), Christopher Johnston (Auburn University), Jable Ramey (Huntingdon College), Ryan Vermillion (Jacksonville State University), Hudson Walburn (Jacksonville State University).
• Dedicates the resolution to the team with admiration and best wishes for continued success in future endeavors.

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

Subjects

Vestavia Hills Baseball Team, Congratulating