SJR53 Alabama 2016 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Tim MelsonSenator

Republican

Session

Regular Session 2016

Title

Gramelspacher, Amerie, receiving a Prudential Spirit of Community Award, commended

Summary

Senate Joint Resolution SJR53 commends Amerie Gramelspacher for receiving the 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award and recognizes her volunteer work.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes Amerie Gramelspacher, a Thomasville High School senior, for national recognition of her volunteer service as a Distinguished Finalist. It describes her suicide-awareness project with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, which included a 5K run, teacher-training presentations, suicide hotline signage at her school, and resources in the counseling office, and notes that $1,600 was raised to buy a suicide-prevention curriculum. It states that the resolution expresses congratulations and best wishes from the Alabama Legislature and was adopted by both chambers.

Who It Affects

• Amerie Gramelspacher – recipient of the commendation for volunteer service
• Thomasville High School and its local community – receive recognition and potential inspiration from the gesture

Key Provisions

• Commends Amerie Gramelspacher for receiving the 2016 Prudential Spirit of Community Award as a Distinguished Finalist.
• Highlights her suicide-awareness project and collaboration with the American Foundation for Suicide Prevention, including a 5K race, teacher-training presentations, hotline signage at school, and counseling office resources.
• Notes that $1,600 was raised to purchase a suicide-prevention curriculum now taught quarterly at her school.
• Declares that the resolution was adopted by both the Alabama Senate and House and offers congratulations and best wishes.

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Subjects

Resolutions, Congratulatory