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This resolution congratulates Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., who was named the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year by the AASA (The School Superintendents Association), making him the first Alabama educator to receive this national honor. As the Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham, Alabama, Gonsoulin oversees 56 schools and 35,000 students in a district roughly the size of Rhode Island. He was recognized for his outstanding leadership, having previously served as deputy and interim superintendent since 2020, and tackling challenges such as chronic absenteeism and improving school zoning to expand learning opportunities. The resolution highlights his visionary approach to education, noting that he was also named the 2025 Alabama State Superintendent of the Year. The document formally extends the highest honors and commendations to Dr. Gonsoulin, expressing gratitude for his significant contributions to public education and his efforts to raise educational leadership standards.

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