HR239 Summary

• Commends Mrs. Sandra Lanier Gunter as the 10th recipient of the 2013 G.E. Smitherman Distinguished Service Award, sponsored by the First Missionary Baptist Church Department of Christian Education.

• Recognizes Mrs. Gunter's 38-year career dedicated to the Anniston City School System, including 21 years as a teacher at Randolph Park Elementary School and subsequent service as principal.

• Honors her educational achievements including a Bachelor of Science in Elementary Education (1974) and Master of Science in Elementary Education with an Administration add-on (1989) from Jacksonville State University.

• Notes her 1985 Teacher of the Year Award at Randolph Park and her leadership in achieving AYP status during Alabama's first State School Accountability program year, making Randolph Park the only school in the Anniston City System and one of only two in Calhoun County to meet these requirements.

• Directs that a copy of the resolution be provided to Mrs. Gunter in recognition of her exceptional abilities, tireless dedication, and impact on countless lives.