SJR138 Alabama 2011 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Arthur OrrSenator
Republican
Co-Sponsor: Bill Holtzclaw
Session: Regular Session 2011
Title: Barnes, Gay, commended
Summary: SJR138 is a Senate Joint Resolution that commends Dr. Gay Barnes for being named Alabama Teacher of the Year and congratulates her on the honor.
What This Bill Does
If enacted, it formally recognizes Dr. Gay Barnes, a first-grade teacher at Horizon Elementary School in Madison, as Alabama's Teacher of the Year for 2010-2011. It notes she was selected from eight districts and will represent Alabama in the National Teacher of the Year competition. It expresses heartiest congratulations and best wishes for continued success in national competition and future endeavors.

Who It Affects
Dr. Gay Barnes (the honoree) and her school, Horizon Elementary in Madison, who receive formal statewide recognition.
Alabama's public education community and the broader state audience, which gains a public example of high-quality teaching and celebration of educational excellence.

Key Provisions
Commends Dr. Gay Barnes for being named 2010-2011 Alabama Teacher of the Year.
Identifies her as a first-grade teacher at Horizon Elementary School in Madison.
Notes she was selected from eight districts statewide and will represent Alabama in the National Teacher of the Year competition.
Conveys heartiest congratulations and best wishes for continued success in the 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