summary
Introduced
02/11/2025
02/11/2025
In Committee
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Crossed Over
Passed
02/18/2025
02/18/2025
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/25/2025
02/25/2025
Introduced Session
2025 Regular Session
Bill Summary
Archie L. Wade, death mourned
AI Summary
This joint resolution mourns the passing of Dr. Archie L. Wade, a pioneering African American educator and athlete from Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who played a significant role in desegregating the University of Alabama. The resolution highlights Wade's remarkable life achievements, including being a student-athlete at Stillman College, a professional baseball player, and in 1970, becoming the first African American faculty member in the University of Alabama's Department of Kinesiology. The resolution specifically notes his groundbreaking contributions, such as helping desegregate Denny Stadium in 1964, working as a recruiter for legendary football coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, and being a founding member of the University's Black Faculty and Staff Association. It also recognizes his community service, including organizing sports leagues for Black youth and his induction into the YMCA Hall of Fame in 2010. The resolution characterizes Dr. Wade as a courageous, resilient, and gracious individual who was dedicated to service and humanity, and it expresses deep sadness at his passing on January 13, 2025, at the age of 85, while offering heartfelt sympathy to his family.
Sponsors (44)
Gerald Allen (R)*,
Greg Albritton (R),
Will Barfoot (R),
Billy Beasley (D),
Lance Bell (R),
Tom Butler (R),
Josh Carnley (R),
Clyde Chambliss (R),
Donnie Chesteen (R),
Merika Coleman (D),
Linda Coleman-Madison (D),
Chris Elliott (R),
Vivian Figures (D),
Sam Givhan (R),
Garlan Gudger (R),
Kirk Hatcher (D),
Jay Hovey (R),
Andrew Jones (R),
Keith Kelley (R),
Wes Kitchens (R),
Steve Livingston (R),
Tim Melson (R),
Arthur Orr (R),
Randy Price (R),
Greg Reed (R),
Dan Roberts (R),
Dan Roberts (R),
David Sessions (R),
David Sessions (R),
Shay Shelnutt (R),
Shay Shelnutt (R),
Bobby Singleton (D),
Bobby Singleton (D),
Rodger Smitherman (D),
Rodger Smitherman (D),
Rob Stewart (D),
Rob Stewart (D),
Larry Stutts (R),
Larry Stutts (R),
Jabo Waggoner (R),
Jabo Waggoner (R),
April Weaver (R),
April Weaver (R),
Jack Williams (R),
Last Action
Enacted (on 02/25/2025)
Official Document
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/bill-search |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/SJR14-enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2025RS/SJR14-int.pdf |
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