SJR89 Summary

• Commends James Michael "Mike" Murphy on his induction into the Alabama Sports Officials Hall of Fame, Class of 2024

• Recognizes Murphy's 35+ years of basketball officiating at high school and collegiate levels, plus 8 years in baseball officiating

• Acknowledges his role as Supervisor of Officials for the Gulf South Conference and his work in multiple NCAA tournaments and conference competitions

• Credits Murphy with advancing women in basketball officiating, including Hall of Fame member Mary Day and five other women officials

• Notes Murphy's 37-year career as Public Relations Officer of the Alabama Senate from 1984 to 2021 and his continued service as a Senate Chamber Front Desk Clerk