AL SJR14

Commends Alabama Public Television for 60 years of service in 2015, marking the anniversary of the Alabama Educational Television Commission created in 1953.

Recognizes Alabama's implementation of the first state educational television network in the United States.

Highlights APT's educational services including three full channels broadcasting 24 hours daily, pre-school programming, distribution of over 10,000 free books annually, electronic field trips serving 420,000 Alabama students and 2.5 million students nationally, and free online access to thousands of educational videos and lesson plans.

Acknowledges APT's role in government coverage, workforce development partnerships with the Alabama Department of Education and state agencies, and designation as a National American Graduate Hero station for dropout prevention efforts.

Honors the Alabama Educational Television Commission members and staff for providing educational resources, public safety services through the state's emergency alert system, and civic leadership to all Alabamians.