SJR26 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Josh CarnleySenator

Republican

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Coach Larry Blakeney, commended

Summary

A ceremonial Senate Joint Resolution commends Coach Larry Blakeney for being inducted into the College Football Hall of Fame (Class of 2025) and celebrates his achievements with Troy University and in Alabama football.

What This Bill Does

The resolution publicly recognizes Blakeney's Hall of Fame induction and highlights his career achievements at Troy University, including a 178-113-1 record, a 61.1% win rate over 24 seasons, seven FCS playoff appearances, five bowl games, and eight conference championships (three in the Southland and five consecutive SBC titles from 2006-2010). It notes his role in Troy's transition from Division II to Division I and that he is one of the few coaches to guide a program from Division II to the FBS. It expresses best wishes for his health, happiness, and prosperity and is presented as ceremonial recognition rather than creating new law.

Who It Affects

• Coach Larry Blakeney – receives formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama Legislature for his Hall of Fame induction.
• Troy University and its football program, along with its students, alumni, and Alabama sports community – gain statewide recognition and pride from the resolution.

Key Provisions

• Commends Coach Larry Blakeney for being enshrined in the College Football Hall of Fame, Class of 2025.
• Highlights Blakeney's career at Troy University: 178-113-1 record, 61.1% win rate over 24 seasons, seven FCS playoff appearances in eight seasons, five bowl games, and eight conference championships (including three in the Southland Conference and five consecutive SBC titles from 2006-2010).
• Notes his role in Troy's transition from NCAA Division II to Division I (FCS in 1993; FBS in 2002) and his status as one of the few coaches to lead a program from Division II to the FBS.
• Lists other honors (Wiregrass Sports Hall of Fame, Alabama Sports Hall of Fame, inaugural class of the Troy University Sports Hall of Fame) and extends best wishes for Blakeney's health, happiness, and prosperity.

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Subjects

Resolutions