HJR 294 Summary

• Resolution mourning the death of Mr. Donnie Rotch of Brewton, Alabama, who died on August 11, 2010.

• Mr. Rotch had a 38-year career as an educator in Alabama, serving 19 years as a teacher, 9 years as assistant principal, and 10 years as principal at Jackson High School and Brewton City schools.

• Served 20 years as a coach, including 18 years as Head Baseball Coach at T.R. Miller High School and time as Offensive Line Coach for the football team.

• Received numerous honors including Alabama Association of Secondary Schools Principal of the Year (2004), CLAS Leadership Award Nominee (2008), and G.B. Beasley Leadership Award (2007-2008).

• Legislature honors his life and extends condolences to his surviving family: wife Jane Rotch, son Richard, and daughter Jayme.