HJR807 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Jan 14, 2026

Summary

Primary Sponsor: Kerry Rich
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Ballentine, Rhonda, commended
Summary: Alabama's House Joint Resolution HJR807 commends Rhonda Ballentine, a Boaz High School math teacher, for being a top-five finalist in the Second Annual Top Teacher Search sponsored by Live! with Regis and Kelly and for her dedicated teaching.
What This Bill Does
The bill formally recognizes Rhonda Ballentine with a commendation from the Alabama Legislature. It highlights her 28 years of teaching, her role as an advanced math teacher at Boaz High School, and her use of distance learning to reach students up to 150 miles away. It also offers best wishes for her future endeavors and notes she is a valuable asset to Alabama's education system.

Who It Affects
Rhonda Ballentine – receives a formal commendation from the Alabama Legislature.
Boaz High School students and the Alabama education community – acknowledged as benefiting from her dedication and innovative teaching methods (including distance learning).

Key Provisions
Commends Rhonda Ballentine for being a top-five finalist in the Second Annual Top Teacher Search sponsored by the Live! with Regis and Kelly show.
Acknowledges her 28 years of service as an advanced math teacher at Boaz High School.
Recognizes her involvement in distance learning programs that reach students up to 150 miles away via video conferencing.
Offers best wishes for her future endeavors and notes she is a valuable asset to Alabama's education system.

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