HJR23 Summary

• Commends Coach Nicholas Lou Saban, Jr. for his retirement after a five-decade coaching career, including 17 seasons at The University of Alabama where he achieved unprecedented success in college football.

• Documents Saban's major accomplishments at Alabama including 206 wins, 11 SEC Championships, 7 national championships (6 at UA), 297 total wins as a head coach, and records for consecutive top-ranked seasons and undefeated streaks.

• Recognizes Saban's exceptional player development including producing 4 Heisman Trophy winners, 49 NFL first-round picks (44 at UA), and his players earning 656 total degrees including 103 master's degrees.

• Highlights Saban's community leadership and charitable contributions including donations exceeding $1 million to University of Alabama scholarships, over $12 million in charitable giving through Nick's Kids Foundation, and disaster relief efforts following the 2011 tornado.

• Directs the legislature to honor Saban for his professional accolades and model citizenship, with copies of the resolution to be presented to Coach Saban and The University of Alabama.