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AL HJR478
Joint Resolution
Status
Introduced
5/16/2017
Primary Sponsor
Ritchie Whorton
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AI Summary
- Recognizes Central School on its 100-year centennial anniversary during the 2017-2018 school year
- Documents school's founding in 1916-1917 when Madison County and State of Alabama lacked funds, requiring community fundraising and volunteer labor to construct a two-story frame building on five acres donated by Ben Lawler, Sr.
- Chronicles major milestones including opening on November 5, 1917; destruction by fire on March 1, 1931 and subsequent rebuilding; integration during 1967-1968; second fire on December 30, 1981; new building opened January 24, 1984 with gym named after Coach Ralph C. Champion; and 1998 addition of middle school wing and library
- Commends patrons, administration, faculty, staff, and students for countless achievements and tradition of academic excellence
- Offers the resolution as highest tribute with sincere best wishes for continued future success
Legislative Description
Central School, centennial anniversary, commended
Resolutions, Congratulatory
Last Action
Introduced and referred to the House of Representatives committee on Rules
5/16/2017
Committee Referrals
Rules5/16/2017
Full Bill Text
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