SJR80 Alabama 2015 Session

Updated Feb 27, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Tom Whatley
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2015
Title: Seymore, Farrell, Opelika High School, Principal of the Year, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature formally recognizes Dr. Farrell Seymore, principal of Opelika High School, as the 2015-2016 Alabama Principal of the Year.
What This Bill Does
This is a ceremonial resolution that congratulates Dr. Seymore for earning the Principal of the Year honor from NASSP and AASSP. It describes his leadership in creating a student-centered culture, expanding advanced coursework, and strengthening career and technical education and standards at Opelika High School, including the development of credentialing programs.

Who It Affects
Dr. Farrell Seymore, principal of Opelika High School, who is publicly recognized by the Alabama Legislature.
Opelika High School and its students within the Opelika City School System, which benefit from the described leadership and school improvements.

Key Provisions
Recognizes Dr. Farrell Seymore as the 2015-2016 Alabama Principal of the Year, awarded by the National Association of Secondary School Principals and the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals.
Notes his leadership in shifting Opelika High School toward a student-centered learning culture through professional learning communities and related initiatives.
Highlights increases in advanced placement participation, broader course offerings, and efforts to help students meet college- and career-readiness standards.
Acknowledges the expansion of career technical education and the implementation of College and Career-Ready Standards, including credentialing programs for Microsoft Office, a health science program, and an information technology program.
States that the resolution is adopted by both houses of the Alabama Legislature.

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