HJR169 Alabama 2021 Session

Updated Feb 26, 2026

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Summary

Primary Sponsor: Ginny ShaverRepresentative
Republican
Session: Regular Session 2021
Title: Clemons, Adam, commended
Summary: The Alabama Legislature passes HJR169 to commend Dr. Adam Clemons for being named Alabama’s 2020 High School Principal of the Year.
What This Bill Does
It would formally recognize Dr. Adam Clemons for his leadership and achievements as a school principal. The resolution notes his 19-year education career, the teachers-as-advisers initiative he started, and the improvements at Piedmont High School (more extracurricular participation, higher graduation rate, and fewer discipline referrals). It expresses best wishes for his future endeavors and provides public recognition from the state.

Who It Affects
Dr. Adam Clemons – receives formal legislative commendation for his accomplishments as a principal.
Alabama’s education community and students at Piedmont High School – benefit from public recognition of effective leadership and the highlighted model program.

Key Provisions
Commends Dr. Adam Clemons for being named Alabama's 2020 High School Principal of the Year by the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals.
Recognizes his 19-year career in education, including roles as teacher, department head, assistant principal, and principal, and highlights his implementation of a teachers-as-advisers program.
Notes improvements at Piedmont High School under his leadership: extracurricular participation up 20%, graduation rate up 8%, and discipline referrals down over 50%.
Offers best wishes for his future endeavors as part of the state's tribute.

AI-generated summary using openai/gpt-5-nano on Feb 22, 2026. May contain errors — refer to the official bill text for accuracy.
Subjects: Resolutions, Congratulatory