Alabama legislation · 2026 Regular Session
Alabama SJR121: Lee Roy Jordan, death mourned
Status: Signed into law, April 15, 2026
What the bill says
An act, sjr___ honoring the life and legacy of lee roy jordan.
From the enrolled text:
An Act, SJR___ HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LEE ROY JORDAN. WHEREAS, Lee Roy Jordan was born on April 27, 1941, in Excel, Alabama, and rose from humble beginnings on a rural farm to become one of the most respected and accomplished figures in American football history; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan distinguished himself as a student-athlete at The University of Alabama under the leadership of Coach Paul "Bear" Bryant, where he served as team captain and helped lead the Crimson Tide to national prominence, including victories in the Sugar Bowl and Orange Bowl and a defense that allowed only three touchdowns in the entire 1961 season; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan was selected in the first round of the 1963 National Football League Draft by the Dallas Cowboys, where he played his entire 14-year professional career, earning two All-Pro selections, five Pro Bowl appearances, and contributing to three Super Bowl appearances, including the Cowboys' first Super Bowl victory in 1972; and WHEREAS, Mr. Jordan was widely recognized not only for his athletic prowess but also for his leadership, tenacity, and commitment to excellence, serving as the captain of the Cowboys' defense and helping to shape the identity of the franchise during its transformation into Page identity of the franchise during its transformation into SJR121 Enrolled "America's Team"; and WHEREAS, his …
Sponsors
- Gerald Allen (R, SD-021) · primary sponsor
- Singleton, Bobby D. (D, SD-024)
- 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)
- Carnley, Josh (R, SD-031)
- Chambliss, Clyde (R, SD-030)
- Chesteen, Donnie (R, SD-029)
- Coleman, Merika (D, SD-019)
- Coleman-Madison, Linda (D, SD-020)
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 SJR121?
- SJR121 is a bill in the Alabama Legislature (2026 Regular Session): Lee Roy Jordan, death mourned.
- What does SJR121 do?
- In its own words: An act, sjr___ honoring the life and legacy of lee roy jordan.
- What is the status of SJR121?
- Signed into law as of April 15, 2026. Latest action: Enacted (April 15, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR121?
- Gerald Allen (R, SD-021), with 11 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR121?
- On the Alabama Legislature website: https://alison.legislature.state.al.us/instrument/2026RS/SJR121
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