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HJR 348

Tobin Roth, commended

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Rhett Marques

Non-binding Alabama resolution commends Tobin Roth for his leadership of Theta Chi and congratulates him on his August 2024 installation as International President.

Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
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Bill Summary · HJR 348

Summary of Bill: HJR 348 — Commending Tobin Roth

Bill at a glance

  • Bill Number: HJR 348
  • Title: Tobin Roth, commended
  • Type: House Joint Resolution (non-binding ceremonial)
  • Sponsor: Representative Marques
  • Introduced: May 6, 2025
  • Status: Received in the House and referred to the House Rules Committee
  • Version: Introduced text available (HJR348 INTRODUCED)

Purpose

  • To formally and enthusiastically commend Tobin "Toby" Roth for his lifelong dedication to Theta Chi Fraternity and to congratulate him on his installation as International President of Theta Chi Fraternity.

What the bill would do

  • The resolution recognizes Roth’s installation as International President on August 5, 2024, at the Theta Chi Fraternity 168th Anniversary Convention in New Orleans, Louisiana.
  • It asserts appreciation for his leadership, character, and unwavering commitment to brotherhood.
  • It directs that the Legislature formally commend Roth and congratulate him on his new role as International President.

Background and context included in the bill

  • Theta Chi Fraternity is described as one of the oldest men’s collegiate fraternities in North America, founded in 1856, with more than 200,000 initiates and 245 chapters.
  • Roth’s involvement with Theta Chi includes:
    • International President since August 2024
    • Prior service on Theta Chi’s Grand Chapter since 2018 in roles such as International Vice President, International Chaplain, and International Marshal
  • Roth’s Alma Mater and early leadership (as part of the Alpha Phi Chapter at The University of Alabama):
    • Initiated at Alabama’s Alpha Phi Chapter
    • Served as House Corporation President (2014–2018)
    • Alumni delegate at the 158th Anniversary Convention (2014)
    • Undergraduate roles including Vice President and Scholarship Chair of the Alpha Phi Chapter
    • Collegiate delegate to the 132nd Anniversary Convention (1988) receiving the Key Man Award
    • Honored as “Greek Man of the Year” by the Order of Omega (1990)

Procedural status and timeline

  • First introduced and read on May 6, 2025.
  • Pending action in the House of Origin, with referral to the House Rules Committee.
  • As a ceremonial resolution, it does not enact law or create fiscal or regulatory requirements; its effect is to acknowledge and honor Roth’s accomplishments.

Who is affected

  • Primary: Tobin “Toby” Roth (the individual commended)
  • Secondary: Theta Chi Fraternity members and chapters nationwide; the Alabama Legislature recognizing a native or former Alabama chapter member
  • Public impact: Acknowledgment and ceremonial tribute; no regulatory or fiscal obligations imposed

Key takeaway

HJR 348 is a non-binding ceremonial resolution by the Alabama Legislature honoring Tobin Roth for his leadership and service to Theta Chi Fraternity and congratulating him on becoming International President. It is sponsored by Representative Marques and is currently awaiting committee action in the House Rules Committee.

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

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