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HJR 199

Caleb Smith, President SGA Troy University, commended

2025 Regular Session

Officially commends Caleb Smith for being elected Troy University SGA President (2025–2026); ceremonial honor recognizing leadership, with a copy to be presented to him.

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Bill Summary · HJR 199

Summary — HJR 199 (2025)

Title: Commending Caleb Smith on being named the Student Government Association President at Troy University
Status: Enacted (House Joint Resolution)
Introduced: March 13, 2025
Sponsors: Representatives Butler, Gidley, Lipscomb

Purpose

HJR 199 is a ceremonial resolution that formally commends Caleb Smith of Gadsden, Alabama, on his election as the 99th President of the Student Government Association (SGA) at Troy University for the 2025–2026 academic year. The resolution recognizes his prior student leadership, achievements, and stated goals for the SGA.

Key provisions

  • Officially commends Caleb Smith for his election as Troy University SGA President (2025–2026).
  • Recites Smith’s background and qualifications, including:
    • Junior majoring in risk management and insurance.
    • Involvement in Troy University SGA since freshman year (Freshman Forum delegate; 2022 Excellence in Leadership Conference Director; Freshman Forum Director 2023–2024).
    • Service as SGA Executive Vice President during his sophomore year.
    • Campaign platform centered on transparency, relatability, and efficiency.
    • Past leadership as SGA President at Hokes Bluff High School (graduated with honors, 2022).
    • Memberships: FarmHouse Fraternity, Student Alumni Association, and YMCA Collegiate Legislature.
    • Family details, including being the grandson of Representative Mark Gidley.
  • Directs that a copy of the resolution be presented to Caleb Smith with praise and best wishes.

Who is affected

  • Primary subject: Caleb Smith (honoree).
  • Secondary/related: Troy University student body and alumni community as beneficiaries of recognized student leadership.
  • No regulatory, fiscal, or legal effects on state agencies, institutions, or the public.

Legislative timeline / status

  • Filed: March 13, 2025
  • First read: April 3, 2025
  • Referred to committees and reported by Rules in both houses
  • Enrolled: April 15, 2025
  • Delivered to Governor: April 17, 2025
  • Enacted: April 22, 2025

Impact and notes

HJR 199 is an honorary resolution without statutory or budgetary effect. It functions as formal recognition by the Alabama Legislature of a student’s leadership and service and instructs that the resolution be presented to the honoree.

Compiled from official sources — confirm details with the bill’s official record.

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