AL HR292

Commends Gail Chaffin Kelley for 54 years of service in education, holding the record for most years of service in Etowah County.

Recognizes her teaching career beginning at Sand Rock High School in 1971 and spending nearly 52 years at Hokes Bluff High School, with a particular passion for teaching 9th grade English for over 40 years.

Acknowledges her roles as Student Government Association sponsor, cheerleader sponsor, Etowah County Education Association Representative, and adjunct professor at Gadsden State Community College.

Notes her awards including multiple Hokes Bluff High School Teacher of the Year selections and Etowah County Teacher of the Year, as well as her volunteer tutoring and assistance to underprivileged students.

Honors her dedication to community service through involvement with Whorton Bend Baptist Church and decades of volunteer work and donations to the Humane Society.