HR 293 Summary

• Honors the memory of Mr. Donnie Rotch of Brewton, Alabama, who died on August 11, 2010.

• Recognizes his 38-year career in Alabama education spanning 19 years as a teacher, 9 years as assistant principal, and 10 years as principal, including 36 years with Brewton City Board of Education and 2 years at Jackson High School.

• Acknowledges his 20 years as a coach, including 18 years as Head Baseball Coach at T.R. Miller High School and service as football Offensive Line Coach.

• Highlights his major 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), and his leadership as president of the Alabama Association of Secondary School Principals.

• Expresses condolences to his surviving family members—wife Jane Rotch, son Richard, and daughter Jayme.