HJR296 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Alan Boothe

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Jones, Hank, commended

Summary

The Alabama Legislature formally commends Hank Jones for his long service in education and retirement as the Mentor Program Coordinator for New Superintendents.

What This Bill Does

This resolution officially recognizes Hank Jones and honors his retirement from the School Superintendents of Alabama. It highlights his accomplishments, such as creating and running the SSA Executive Coaching and Training Institute, training 43 veteran superintendents to become SSA Executive Coaches, and coordinating coaches for new superintendents. It notes that more than 100 new superintendents have participated since 2004 and mentions his statewide training meetings; the act is ceremonial and does not create laws or funding.

Who It Affects

• Hank Jones - receives formal commendation and retirement recognition from the Legislature.
• School Superintendents of Alabama (SSA) and Alabama's education community (including new and veteran superintendents) - recognizes and highlights the mentorship program's achievements and ongoing impact.

Key Provisions

• Commends Hank Jones for professional achievement and public service and honors him on retirement from his SSA role as Coordinator for the Mentor Program for New Superintendents.
• Describes his work in establishing and guiding the SSA Executive Coaching and Training Institute for new superintendents.
• States that he helped train 43 veteran superintendents to become SSA Executive Coaches and coordinated their assignments to new superintendents for mentoring, involving more than 100 new superintendents since 2004.
• Notes his leadership in Strategic Training Meetings tied to SSA conferences and statewide Executive Coaching and New Superintendent meetings.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 25, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory