HR257 Alabama 2015 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Mike Ball

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2015

Title

White, S. Ray, Jr., distinguished service, commended

Summary

This House resolution congratulates S. Ray White, Jr. for distinguished service as president of the Madison City Board of Education.

What This Bill Does

The bill formally honors S. Ray White, Jr. for leadership from 2005 to 2015. It highlights improvements to board governance, including restructuring committees and increasing transparency, securing funds for a second high school, and maintaining stable budgets during proration. It notes his role during crises such as the 2010 Discovery Middle School shooting and his work with city government to obtain additional revenue. It also praises his professional credentials and ethics and states the Legislature's admiration and best wishes.

Who It Affects

• S. Ray White, Jr. — receives formal commendation and public recognition
• Madison City Board of Education and the Madison community — acknowledged for governance improvements and strengthened school funding and governance

Key Provisions

• Commends S. Ray White, Jr. for distinguished service as President of the Madison City Board of Education (2005-2015)
• Describes specific achievements: reorganized board committees, secured funding for a second high school, provided financial transparency, maintained budgets during proration, guided governance after the 2010 shooting, earned Level Three certification and 174 AASB credit hours, worked with city government to secure additional revenue, and named All State School Board member
• Expresses the House's admiration and best wishes for the future

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