Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama SJR82: Johnny Williams Legacy, honored
Status: Signed into law, April 2, 2026
What the bill says
An act, sjr___ honoring the legacy of johnny williams by naming the troy university athletic directors suite after him.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, SJR___ HONORING THE LEGACY OF JOHNNY WILLIAMS BY NAMING THE TROY UNIVERSITY ATHLETIC DIRECTORS SUITE AFTER HIM. WHEREAS, the legacy of beloved and impactful Troy University Sports Hall of Fame member and former Athletic Director John David "Johnny" Williams will continue to be honored as Troy names its Athletic Directors Suite at Veterans Memorial Stadium, located at 211 South George Wallace Drive on the university campus, after him; and WHEREAS, Johnny Williams passed away on February 4, 2026, at the age of 68, following a battle with leukemia; he was an instrumental leader in Troy's move from National Collegiate Athletic Association Division II to Division I; and WHEREAS, a lifelong sports aficionado from Tuscaloosa, Johnny was a star athlete at Holt High School, earning a four-year scholarship to the University of North Alabama (UNA) and starting every game of his college career; upon graduation, he was asked to coach; a few years later, he became a graduate assistant at what was then known as Troy State University; and WHEREAS, during his 20 years at Troy, Johnny served on the 1987 coaching staff that was named the American Football Coaches Association Coaching Staff of the Year, following Troy's Division II National Championship run; he Page following Troy's Division II National Championship run; he SJR82 Enrolled worked his way up …
Sponsors
- Gerald Allen (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
- Carnley, Josh (R, SD-031)
- Albritton, Greg (R, SD-022)
- Barfoot, Will (R, SD-025)
- Beasley, William M. (D, SD-028)
- Bell, Lance (R, SD-011)
- Butler, Tom (R, SD-002)
- Chambliss, Clyde (R, SD-030)
- Chesteen, Donnie (R, SD-029)
- Coleman, Merika (D, SD-019)
- Coleman-Madison, Linda (D, SD-020)
- Elliott, Chris (R, SD-032)
Latest actions
- : Enacted
- : Delivered to Governor
- : Enrolled
- : Ready to Enroll
- : Reported from Rules
- : Reported Out of Committee Second House
- : Pending Committee Action in Second House
- : Received in the House and referred to the House committee on Rules
- : Allen motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
- : Read for the first time
Subjects: Resolutions
Common questions
- What is SJR82?
- SJR82 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Johnny Williams Legacy, honored.
- What does SJR82 do?
- In its own words: An act, sjr___ honoring the legacy of johnny williams by naming the troy university athletic directors suite after him.
- What is the status of SJR82?
- Signed into law as of April 2, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 2, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR82?
- Gerald Allen (R, SD-021), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR82?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SJR82
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