The resolution commends Dr. Walter B. Gonsoulin, Jr. for being named the 2025 National Superintendent of the Year by the American Association of School Administrators (AASA), a prestigious recognition in educational leadership. Dr. Gonsoulin, a native of New Iberia, Louisiana, has dedicated over two decades to education, starting as a special education teacher and currently serving as the Superintendent of Jefferson County Public Schools in Alabama. Under his leadership, the district, which serves over 36,000 students, has achieved significant milestones, including the establishment of more than 20 Signature Academies that enhance career-focused learning and a record $108 million in scholarship offers for the Class of 2024.

The resolution highlights Dr. Gonsoulin's commitment to student achievement, career readiness, and community involvement, as well as his advocacy for education policy and leadership development. It expresses the legislature's high regard for his innovative approach to education and extends best wishes for his continued success. The resolution serves as a formal acknowledgment of his contributions to the field of education and the positive impact he has made on students and the community.