HR221 Alabama 2012 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Artis McCampbellRepresentative

Democrat

Co-Sponsors

Chris EnglandAlan HarperRichard BaughnJohn MerrillDaniel H. BomanBill Poole

Session

Regular Session 2012

Title

Costanzo, Frank, commended

Summary

The bill is a House resolution commending Dr. Frank P. Costanzo on his retirement after 39 years in Alabama education and recognizing his leadership of the Tuscaloosa County Schools.

What This Bill Does

If passed, it formally praises Dr. Costanzo for his career and retirement. It highlights his achievements, such as earning district accreditation, leading the system through a large capital campaign, enduring budget proration, and guiding responses to the 2011 tornado, including building six schools and rebuilding five. It also notes he was named 2006 Superintendent of the Year and provides best wishes and a copy of the resolution as a record of esteem.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Frank P. Costanzo — receives formal commendation and best wishes upon retirement.
• The Tuscaloosa County School System and the West Alabama community — recognized for benefiting from his leadership and for the system's achievements during his tenure.

Key Provisions

• Provision recognizing Dr. Frank P. Costanzo's retirement on March 1, 2012 and his 39 years of service in education.
• Provision detailing notable accomplishments under his leadership (district accreditation, largest capital campaign, handling four years of proration, tornado response, and building six schools/rebuilding five).
• Provision stating that the House extends the highest commendation and provides a copy of the resolution as evidence of esteem and best wishes.

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