AL HR328

Commends Coach Gregory Alan Echols for 38 years of service to the Mountain Brook School System and 22 years at Mountain Brook High School as a Physical Education, Special Education Physical Education, and Health teacher.

Recognizes Echols' coaching achievements leading Mountain Brook High School girls' cross country team to 18 state championships and 2 runner-up finishes, and boys' cross country team to 10 state championships and 1 runner-up finish.

Honors his indoor track coaching success with girls' team winning 10 state championships and boys' team winning 3 state championships, plus outdoor track accomplishments including 5 girls' state championships.

Acknowledges his coaching of national champions including 2006 Indoor Nationals Boys 4x800 Relay Champions, 2008 Nike Indoor Nationals Girls 4x800 National Champions, and 2008 Nike Indoor Nationals Girls Distance Medley National Champions.

Recognizes his service as Mountain Brook Junior High FCA Leader, Young Life Leader, FCA Power Camp Director (2005-2006), and roles with the Alabama High School Athletic Association and Magic City Track Club.