HR52 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School, commended

Summary

The Alabama House commends Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School in Huntsville for receiving the Blue Ribbon Beacon Award.

What This Bill Does

If enacted, the bill officially recognizes Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School for earning the Blue Ribbon Beacon Award, a national recognition for excellence in education. It notes that the school was one of only two in the United States to receive this status and explains the award is based on nine categories from the Blueprint for Excellence Assessment. The resolution offers congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

Who It Affects

• Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School (Huntsville) – receives formal commendation from the Alabama House for earning a national award.
• Residents of Huntsville and the Alabama educational community – acknowledge and celebrate local educational excellence through an official state recognition.

Key Provisions

• Commends Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School for receiving the Blue Ribbon Beacon Award of the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence, Inc.
• States that the Blue Ribbon Beacon Award is a national recognition for schools of excellence.
• Notes that Goldsmith-Schiffman Elementary School was one of only two U.S. schools to attain this status.
• References the nine major categories of the Blueprint for Excellence Assessment used to identify recipients.
• Offers heartiest congratulations and best wishes for continued success.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 24, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.

Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory