HR950 Alabama 2011 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

John Merrill

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2011

Title

Brookwood High School finance team, commended

Summary

The Alabama House resolution commends Brookwood High School for winning the 2011 State Personal Finance Challenge and representing Alabama in the national competition.

What This Bill Does

It formally recognizes Brookwood High School, four students (Jennifer Harbin, Katie Shirley, Tyler Williams, Kyle Williams), and their teacher (Jackie Emplaincourt) for their achievement. It notes that the team will represent Alabama in the National Personal Finance Challenge in St. Louis, Missouri, and acknowledges support from Wells Fargo Advisors for travel expenses. It also directs that a copy of the resolution be displayed with best wishes for continued success.

Who It Affects

• Brookwood High School and its four students (Jennifer Harbin, Katie Shirley, Tyler Williams, Kyle Williams) and their teacher, Jackie Emplaincourt, who receive formal recognition.
• The Alabama education community and state, which gain public acknowledgement of educational achievement and promotion of financial literacy.

Key Provisions

• Extends highest commendation to Brookwood High School for placing first in the 2011 State Personal Finance Challenge.
• Recognizes the four Brookwood High School students and their teacher for their achievement.
• Notes that the team will represent Alabama in the National Personal Finance Challenge in St. Louis, Missouri.
• Acknowledges Wells Fargo Advisors for providing a $1,500 travel stipend and hotel rooms for the first-place students.
• Provides that a copy of the resolution be displayed appropriately with best wishes for continuing success.

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