HR356 Summary

• Honors Cindy O'Brien on her retirement after 42 years of service as a physical education specialist at Hueytown Intermediate School.

• Recognizes her professional leadership including service as President of the Alabama State Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance, and work on the ALSDE Adapted Physical Education Taskforce and 2019 Alabama Course of Study Standards committee.

• Acknowledges her election as President-Elect of Physical Education for the National Academy for Health and Physical Literacy, demonstrating national leadership in the profession.

• Notes numerous awards received including Hueytown Teacher of Excellence Award, multiple Second Mile Teacher Awards, Teacher of the Year Award (two occasions), ASAPHERD Elementary PE Teacher Award, and an Honor Award for outstanding advocacy.

• Commends O'Brien for her extraordinary service and profound impact on students and the physical education community, extending wishes for continued success and fulfillment in her future endeavors.