SJR72ENROLLED Page 0 SJR72 SLHSQ78-2 By Senators Allen, Albritton, Barfoot, Beasley, Bell, Butler, Carnley, Chambliss, Chesteen, Coleman, Coleman-Madison, Elliott, Figures, Givhan, Gudger, Hatcher, Hovey, Jones, Kelley, Kitchens, Livingston, Melson, Orr, Price, Roberts, Sessions, Shelnutt, Singleton, Smitherman, Stewart, Stutts, Waggoner, Weaver, Williams RFD: Rules First Read: 15-Apr-25 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 SJR72 Enrolled Page 1 First Read: 15-Apr-25 Enrolled, An Act, SJR___ COMMENDING LUKE HUTCHESON ON BEING NAMED THE 2025 ALABAMA SPORTS WRITERS ASSOCIATION BOYS BASKETBALL CLASS 2A COACH OF THE YEAR. WHEREAS, with very special pleasure, Luke Hutcheson is heartily commended for being named by the Alabama Sports Writers Association as the 2025 Class 2A Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, and we find it necessary and proper to honor him for his many accomplishments and efforts for the betterment of Alabama students both on and off the court; and WHEREAS, led by Coach Hutcheson, Tuscaloosa Academy has enjoyed a historic season and finished as runners-up to the state champions after clinching their first Final Four since entering the AHSAA in 2022; the Knights finished the season 23-2; and WHEREAS, Coach Hutcheson has not only encouraged each player to develop his talents to the fullest, but he has also instilled in each student a valuable sense of determination, perseverance, camaraderie, and school spirit; his tireless dedication and exceptional ability has earned him the genuine respect and admiration of many; and WHEREAS, with athletic competition playing such an important role in the total education of our young people, we are overjoyed to pay tribute to Coach Luke Hutcheson; his 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 SJR72 Enrolled Page 2 we are overjoyed to pay tribute to Coach Luke Hutcheson; his knowledge and integrity have brought pride to the Tuscaloosa Academy community; now therefore, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, That we heartily congratulate Coach Luke Hutcheson, the 2025 Alabama Sports Writers Association Class 2A Boys Basketball Coach of the Year, and this resolution is offered in highest tribute to him, along with heartiest congratulations and best wishes for the future. 29 30 31 32 33 34 35 36 37 SJR72 Enrolled Page 3 future. ________________________________________________ President and Presiding Officer of the Senate ________________________________________________ Speaker of the House of Representatives SJR72 Senate 15-Apr-25 I hereby certify that the within Act originated in and passed the Senate. Patrick Harris, Secretary. House of Representatives Passed: 17-Apr-25 By: Senator Allen 38 39 40 41 42 43 44 45 46 47 48 49 50 51 52 53 54 55 56 57 58 59 60 61 62 63 64 65 66 67 68 69 70