HJR345 Alabama 2010 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Chris EnglandAlan HarperKen GuinWilliam E. ThigpenGerald H. AllenRobert Bentley

Session

Regular Session 2010

Title

Levey, Joyce, commended

Summary

A ceremonial House Joint Resolution congratulating Dr. Joyce Levey for being named 2010 Superintendent of the Year and recognizing her leadership in Alabama schools.

What This Bill Does

Officially acknowledges Dr. Joyce Levey’s selection as 2010 Superintendent of the Year by the Alabama School Superintendents and notes her status as a finalist for a national Superintendent of the Year award. Highlights her work transforming Tuscaloosa City Schools, including professional learning communities, leadership academies, a pre-K program, a middle school initiative, and a comprehensive strategic plan developed through community partnerships. Expresses heartfelt gratitude for her service to the youth of Alabama and extends best wishes for her future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Joyce Levey - receives formal commendation and public recognition from the Alabama Legislature.
• The youth of Alabama and Alabama's school community - benefit from public recognition of strong educational leadership and the acknowledgment of efforts to improve schools.

Key Provisions

• Commends Dr. Joyce Levey on being selected as 2010 Superintendent of the Year by the School Superintendents of Alabama.
• Notes her status as one of four finalists for the American Association of School Administrators 2010 National Superintendent of the Year program and her recognition at the National Conference on Education in Phoenix, Arizona on February 11, 2010.
• Acknowledges her educational background (bachelor's and master's from the University of Alabama–Birmingham and educational specialist and doctoral degrees from the University of Alabama) and her work transforming Tuscaloosa City Schools (professional learning communities, leadership academies, pre-K program, middle school initiative, and a comprehensive strategic plan through community partnerships).
• Be it resolved, by the Legislature, to extend heartfelt gratitude for her service to the youth of Alabama and to wish her success in all future endeavors.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory