WHEREAS, the Alabama Association of School Business Officials (AASBO) has established an annual award bearing the name Robert L. Morton Award in honor of the man who served as Assistant State Superintendent of the Alabama Department of Education's Division of Administrative and Financial Services; and

WHEREAS, Robert L. Morton dedicated his life to distinguished service to America, the state of Alabama, and its children through serving in pivotal roles in the field of education including teacher, coach, principal, assistant superintendent, and superintendent; and

WHEREAS, AASBO seeks to recognize, through this award, the dedication that individuals bring to their communities, their profession, and their school system in everyday life by identifying school business officials devoted to going above and beyond, both in their positions and in serving their communities; and

WHEREAS, such individuals try to make a difference in the lives of their peers and subordinates and have set new standards for themselves and their colleagues in their profession; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Cathy Antee has shown leadership, commitment, and dedication to her job and community during her years of public service in school finance, corporate accounting, and consulting and presently serves as the Chief School Financial Officer for the Hoover City School System, a position that she has held for five years; and

WHEREAS, in addition to her Chief School Financial Officer Certificate, Ms. Cathy Antee is also a Certified Public Accountant (CPA) and an ASBO International Certified Administrator of School Finance and Operations and holds a BSBA in Accounting from Auburn University and a Master's Degree in Public and Private Management from the Birmingham-Southern College; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Cathy Antee is also a recipient of the ASBO International Pinnacle of Excellence Award presented for innovation in school business management and is a member of the Alabama Society of CPAs, Association of School Business Officials International, and Counsel for Leaders in Alabama Schools; and

WHEREAS, Ms. Cathy Antee's achievements made within her school system; her service provided to her peers, subordinates and community; and her stellar reputation with those who recommended her are noted; and

WHEREAS, AASBO considers Ms. Cathy Antee worthy of recognition and acknowledgement for her honesty, integrity, work ethic, and consummate professionalism; and

WHEREAS, AASBO wishes to bestow upon Ms. Cathy Antee the Robert L. Morton Award as this organization celebrates the best its profession of school business management has to offer; and

WHEREAS, the Alabama State Board of Education acknowledges the honor of receiving such a distinguished award and joins AASBO in applauding Ms. Cathy Antee for such an accomplishment:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby express its appreciation to Ms. Cathy Antee for her dedicated and distinguished work in public service and with Hoover City School System; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, That the Alabama State Board of Education does hereby congratulate Ms. Cathy Antee upon being named the recipient of the Sixth Annual Robert L. Morton Award and wishes her continued success.

Done this 14th day of June 2012