The resolution extends commendations to Hamilton Elementary School in Marion County, Alabama, for being recognized as a Distinguished Schools award winner by the National Association of Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) State Program Administrators. This honor is a result of the school's exceptional student performance and achievement, which will be celebrated at the ESEA Conference in Austin, Texas, in February. Hamilton Elementary, which serves prekindergarten through fourth grade and includes a special needs preschool program, has demonstrated significant improvement in student achievement rates, particularly under the leadership of Superintendent Dr. Patrick Sutton and Principal Mr. Gary McCarley.

The resolution highlights the school's impressive average achievement rate of 68.63 percent over the past two years, showcasing its commitment to educational excellence despite the challenges faced by Title I schools with high poverty rates. The House of Representatives of the Legislature of Alabama expresses its gratitude and high regard for Hamilton Elementary School, recognizing its role in raising educational standards and serving as a model of effective educational leadership.