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SJR 51

Trinity Presbyterian Varsity Girls Basketball Team, commended

2025 Regular Session Introduced by Will Barfoot

Commends Trinity Presbyterian Varsity Girls Basketball for winning the 2025 AHSAA Class 4A state title, their third straight overall and first at 4A.

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Bill Summary · SJR 51

Summary — SJR 51 (2025)

Title: Commending the Trinity Presbyterian Varsity Girls Basketball Team for winning the 2025 AHSAA Class 4A Girls Basketball State Championship
Type: Joint Senate Resolution (ceremonial) — Enacted

Purpose

SJR 51 is a ceremonial resolution adopted by the Alabama Legislature that formally commends and congratulates the 2024–2025 Trinity Presbyterian Varsity Girls Basketball Team (the Wildcats) for winning the Alabama High School Athletic Association (AHSAA) Class 4A Girls Basketball State Championship and for earning the program’s third consecutive state title (previously winning Class 3A in 2023 and 2024).

Key provisions / content

  • Officially commends the 2024–2025 Trinity Presbyterian Varsity Girls Basketball Team for:
    • Winning the 2025 AHSAA Class 4A Girls Basketball State Championship.
    • Achieving their third straight state championship overall and their first at the 4A level.
  • Recites game highlights from the championship:
    • Final score: Trinity Presbyterian 67, Good Hope 27.
    • Team run of 34–0 and held Good Hope scoreless until the third quarter.
    • Individual performance notes (as stated in the resolution): Francie Morris — 20 points and 10 rebounds (double-double); Maddie Smith — 12 points and multiple assists; Mya Moskowitz — 16 points including four three-pointers.
  • Lists team members, coaches, and staff by name.
  • Offers best wishes to graduating seniors: Sally Ann Lumpkin, Francie Morris, Mya Moskowitz, and Maddie Smith.

Who is affected

  • Directly honors the student‑athletes, coaches (Head Coach Blake Smith; assistant coaches Megan Smith and Clinton Adams), trainer Michael Figueroa, Trinity Presbyterian School, and the school’s community.
  • As an honorary resolution, it does not change rights, duties, or legal obligations of any party and carries no fiscal impact.

Legislative timeline & status

  • Filed / Received by Secretary of the Senate: February 7, 2025
  • First read: February 24, 2025
  • Referred to State Affairs (Senate): February 24, 2025
  • Received in House / referred to House Rules: April 1, 2025
  • Adopted by voice votes and reported out of committee: early April 2025
  • Enrolled and delivered to Governor: April 8, 2025
  • Enacted: April 15, 2025
  • Sponsor: Senator Barfoot; numerous senators listed as co‑sponsors
  • Companion measure: HJR 120 (House)

Additional notes

  • SJR 51 is a non‑binding, honorary resolution expressing the Legislature’s recognition and congratulations. It does not create statutory law or appropriate funds.

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

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