HR53 Alabama 2014 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Howard Sanderford

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2014

Title

Hampton Cove Middle School, commended

Summary

A House resolution commends Hampton Cove Middle School for receiving the 2013 Lighthouse Award of the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.

What This Bill Does

It publicly recognizes Hampton Cove Middle School for earning a national Lighthouse Award. It notes the award is from the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence and that Hampton Cove was one of 11 US schools to receive it in 2013, based on nine criteria in the Blueprint for Excellence. It expresses that this achievement brings honor to the City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama and offers best wishes for continued success.

Who It Affects

• Hampton Cove Middle School, including its students and staff, receives formal commendation from the Alabama House of Representatives.
• The City of Huntsville and the State of Alabama receive honor and reputational benefit from the school's national recognition.

Key Provisions

• Commends Hampton Cove Middle School for receiving the 2013 Lighthouse Award of the Blue Ribbon Schools of Excellence.
• Acknowledges the award as a national recognition program for excellence, noting Hampton Cove was among 11 US schools to attain it in 2013.
• States that the award is based on nine Blueprint for Excellence categories, such as Student Focus and Support, School Organization and Culture, and related areas.
• Offers best wishes for continued success and recognizes the impact on the community.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory