HJR 269 Summary

• Commends Jacob Verhine for winning the 2011 American History Essay Contest in the 8th Grade Award category sponsored by the National Society of the Daughters of the American Revolution.

• The 2011 contest required competitors to write memoirs of Paul Revere in honor of the 275th anniversary of his birth.

• Jacob Verhine, a student at Kate Duncan Smith DAR School, placed first in Alabama for the 8th Grade and received a Silver Medal, cash prize, and certificate at the statewide awards luncheon on March 8, 2011.

• The Alabama Legislature recognizes Verhine's commitment to the pursuit of excellence and extends congratulations and best wishes for his future endeavors.

• House adopted resolution on April 7, 2011; Senate adopted on April 21, 2011.