HR553 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Mac McCutcheonMike BallHoward SanderfordPhil WilliamsJim PattersonWayne Johnson

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Barnes, Gay, commended

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives commends Dr. Gay Barnes for being named 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year.

What This Bill Does

The resolution officially recognizes Dr. Barnes for this honor and notes she is a first-grade teacher at Horizon Elementary School. It mentions she was selected from eight districts statewide and will represent Alabama in the National Teacher of the Year competition. It offers heartiest congratulations and best wishes for continued success in the national competition and in future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Gay Barnes — receives official recognition and congratulations from the state House.
• Horizon Elementary School, Madison community, and Alabama's public education system — benefit from public recognition of teaching excellence and inspiration to students and teachers.

Key Provisions

• Commends Dr. Gay Barnes for being named 2011-2012 Teacher of the Year.
• Notes she is a first-grade teacher at Horizon Elementary School and was selected from eight districts statewide.
• States she will represent Alabama in the National Teacher of the Year competition.
• Offers heartiest congratulations and best wishes for continued success in national competition and future endeavors.

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