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AL HJR110
Joint Resolution
Status
Passed
5/4/2023
Primary Sponsor
Rex Reynolds
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AI Summary
- Alabama State Games was started in 1982 at the request of the United States Olympic Committee and is the second oldest State Games program in America
- First games held in 1983 on Auburn University campus with 600 athletes competing in 4 sports; grown to 5,000 athletes competing in 25 sports in Birmingham and Jefferson County in 2023
- Games have been hosted across Alabama including Auburn, Birmingham, Huntsville, Mobile, Dothan, and 12 host counties, generating significant economic impact for these communities
- Alabama State Games promotes athletic skills, academic excellence, and good citizenship through programs including Athlete Leadership Summit, Honoring Our Heroes Program, and Scholarship Initiative, which has awarded over $335,000 in academic scholarships
- Legislature commends the Alabama State Games for 40 years of excellence serving Alabama's youth, with copies of resolution to be provided to the ASF Foundation
Legislative Description
RECOGNIZING THE 40TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE ALABAMA STATE GAMES.
Alabama State Games 40th Anniversary, Recognized
Last Action
Enacted
5/4/2023
Committee Referrals
Rules4/27/2023
Rules4/20/2023
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