HR397 Alabama 2017 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Rolanda HollisRepresentative

Democrat

Session

Regular Session 2017

Title

Woodfin, Yvonne, 70th birthday, commended

Summary

HR397 is a House resolution honoring Yvonne Woodfin on her 70th birthday and commending her long career in education.

What This Bill Does

If enacted as a resolution, it formally recognizes and commends Yvonne Woodfin for her teaching and mentorship, noting her years in Sylacauga and Birmingham and her academic degrees. It also acknowledges her church and community activities. The resolution includes best wishes for her continued success in future endeavors.

Who It Affects

• Yvonne Woodfin — receives formal recognition and commendation from the Alabama House on her 70th birthday.
• Alabama residents, especially teachers, students, and families — see public acknowledgement of a local educator and role model through an official House resolution.

Key Provisions

• Honors Yvonne Woodfin on the occasion of her 70th birthday and commends her for her contributions as an educator.
• Notes her 10 years of teaching in Sylacauga and 24 years in the Birmingham City School System; lists her BA in Mathematics from Miles College and MA from The University of Alabama at Birmingham.
• Acknowledges her church involvement at Living Word Baptist Church and roles (choir, Matrons, youth Bible Study teacher, Sunday School).
• Acknowledges membership in Gamma Phi Delta Sorority and nominations for Who's Who of American Teachers and Teacher Extraordinare for WENN radio.
• Be it resolved by the House of Representatives that she is honored and this resolution is offered in highest tribute with best wishes for future endeavors.

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