SR 9 Alabama Senate · 2025 Regular Session

Robert Andrew Ferguson, death mourned

This is a ceremonial resolution (SR 9), not a substantive bill. It commemorates the life and legacy of Robert Andrew "Drew" Ferguson, a respected Alabama sports medicine professional who died on October 1, 2024. The resolution honors his decades of work in athletic training, his advocacy for athlete safety (including AED implementation and concussion legislation), and his service to Alabama communities. It contains no policy changes or funding provisions - it simply expresses legislative mourning and sends condolences to his family.
Bill status passed 3 of 5 stages cleared
Introduction
Feb 2025
Committee Review
Senate Passage
Feb 2025
House Passage
Governor
Introduced Feb 6, 2025 Last action Feb 6, 2025
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This bill passed the Senate by voice vote (no roll call recorded).
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Feb 6, 2025
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Feb 6, 2025
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Waggoner motion to Adopt - Adopted Voice Vote
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Jabo Waggoner
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