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Introduced
01/29/2026
01/29/2026
In Committee
02/05/2026
02/05/2026
Crossed Over
Passed
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Dead
Signed/Enacted/Adopted
02/11/2026
02/11/2026
Introduced Session
2026 Regular Session
Bill Summary
John David Williams, death mourned
AI Summary
This joint resolution, SJR26, expresses profound sadness at the passing of John "Johnny" David Williams of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, on February 4, 2025, at the age of 68. The resolution highlights his extensive career in sports, which spanned from high school and collegiate coaching to athletic director and bowl executive. It details his early life as a standout athlete, his coaching career at the University of North Alabama and Troy University, where he also served as Athletic Director and received significant accolades, and his entrepreneurial ventures in sports marketing, including founding Creative Marketing Management and establishing postseason bowl games like the Camellia Bowl. The resolution also touches upon his personal life, emphasizing his charisma, deep love for sports, and his devotion to his family, particularly his wife, children, and grandchildren, and offers heartfelt sympathy to his grieving family.
Sponsors (35)
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),
Dan Roberts (R),
David Sessions (R),
Shay Shelnutt (R),
Bobby Singleton (D),
Rodger Smitherman (D),
Rob Stewart (D),
Larry Stutts (R),
Jabo Waggoner (R),
April Weaver (R),
Jack Williams (R),
Matthew Woods (R),
Last Action
Enacted (on 02/11/2026)
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/2026RS/SJR26-enr.pdf |
| BillText | https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/files/pdf/SearchableInstruments/2026RS/SJR26-int.pdf |
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