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This resolution congratulates Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr., the Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools in Birmingham, Alabama, for being named the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year by AASA (The School Superintendents Association). The resolution highlights that Dr. Gonsoulin is the first Alabama educator to win this national title, which recognizes outstanding educational leadership based on criteria including leadership for learning, communication, professionalism, and community involvement. As superintendent of Alabama's second-largest school district, which serves 56 schools and 35,000 students, Dr. Gonsoulin has demonstrated visionary leadership by addressing challenges such as chronic absenteeism and implementing innovative zoning changes to expand learning opportunities for students. Having previously served as deputy and interim superintendent before taking his current role in 2020, he was also named the 2025 Alabama State Superintendent of the Year. The resolution expresses the Alabama House of Representatives' highest honors and commendations, offering gratitude and appreciation for his significant contributions to public education and his commitment to improving educational opportunities for all students.