HR175 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Patrick SellersRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., congratulated

Summary

HR175 is a ceremonial House resolution congratulating Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. on being named the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year.

What This Bill Does

It recognizes and honors Dr. Gonsoulin for winning the national title, noting he is the first Alabama educator to do so. It highlights his role as superintendent of Jefferson County Schools (56 schools, about 35,000 students) and his efforts to reduce chronic absenteeism and adjust district zoning to improve learning opportunities. It states that the House offers this resolution as a token of gratitude and high regard, with no changes to laws or funding implied.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. — receives formal recognition and honor as the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year.
• Jefferson County Schools community (students, teachers, and staff) — highlighted in the recognition and associated with his leadership efforts.
• Alabama education community — regards the achievement as a notable example of state-level educational leadership.

Key Provisions

• Congratulates Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. for being named the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year by AASA.
• Acknowledges his position as Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham (56 schools, ~35,000 students) and references his leadership efforts, including addressing absenteeism and district zoning.
• Declares the resolution as a token of gratitude and high regard from the Alabama House of Representatives.

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