AL HJR300

Commends Dr. Stan Stokley, principal of Saraland Elementary School, for winning the National Distinguished Principal Award from the National Association of Elementary School Principals.

Recognizes Saraland Elementary's consistent achievement of a 99/A rating on the Alabama state report card and ranking among the top-performing elementary schools in the state, despite approximately 50 percent of students experiencing economic hardship.

Acknowledges Saraland Elementary's recognition as a National Blue Ribbon School, National Title I Distinguished School, and National ESEA Distinguished School.

Highlights Dr. Stokley's innovative "School at Home: Morning Announcement" videos during the COVID-19 pandemic, which earned national recognition including acknowledgment from former U.S. Secretary of Education Betsy DeVos.

House passed the resolution on May 1, 2025; Senate adopted on May 6, 2025.