Save Alabama PACT serves as an open facilitator of information, ideas, discussions, and network of all participants, supporters, and legislators working towards a resolution to the current issues facing the Alabama Prepaid Affordable College Tuition program.
Collectively we are the voice of Alabama's future and our children's education. Join us here, whether you are current Alabama PACT contract holders, were planning to become a PACT contract holder, or you are just a concerned citizen about how education in Alabama is being handled.
We are the sister site to Patti Lambert's successful, whole-hearted FaceBook effort to join the people of Alabama and beyond together and give them a place to gather! Cofounder's are Patti Lambert and Dr. Richard Huckaby.
We hope you will find the site informational and informative. Please join the forum and participate freely. Links to Legislators and additional information on Pact can be found on our about page. Come back often as we are just beginning to enable this site with more and more information and news!
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UPCOMING EVENTS!
August 10 10:30 - Special Called PACT BOD Meeting
(To review RFPs)
Board Room of The Retirement Systems of Alabama,
201 S Union St., Montgomery, AL
August 26 1:00 - PACT BOD MEETING
Board Room of The Retirement Systems of Alabama,
201 S Union St., Montgomery, AL
VOTE COUNTS - PACT BILL - SB162
House Vote - Thursday, 4/23/10
Senate Vote - Thursday 4/23/10
Save Alabama PACT Gubernatorial, Lt Gov, State Treasurer Info.
Our Special Thanks Area
(More to Come)
A year ago, when our group was just getting started and we were not receiving any cooperation from Treasurer Kay Ivey, Lt. Governor Jim Folsom began to work with us behind the scenes making sure we received all of the information that we couldn't get from others.
Jim Folsom did all of this behind the scenes and without seeking publicity for his effort. Governor Folsom opened his mind, heart, and staff resources to Save Alabama PACT and made it clear that fixing PACT was his priority. Last night, Governor Folsom kept his word and over 43, 000 PACT families who will now rest easier.
Jim Folsom stood up for Save Alabama PACT from beginning to end.
Save Alabama PACT leaders endorse
Charley Grimsley for state treasurer
MONTGOMERY, AL -- The state leaders of Save Alabama PACT, a grassroots organization representing parents and beneficiaries of Alabama's beleaguered prepaid tuition program, have endorsed Charley Grimsley for State Treasurer in recognition of his efforts in helping to save the PACT program.
On April 23, Gov. Bob Riley signed into law SB 162, which will provide $547.6 million over 13 years to Alabama's ailing prepaid tuition program. The program's actuaries say the bill will save the program, which has been plagued by massive investment losses that placed into question the programs' original promise as state guaranteed.
"We could not have passed the PACT rescue bill without Charley Grimsley," said Dr. Richard Huckaby, a Lanett veterinarian who co-founded Save Alabama PACT. "Charley was our field general who crafted our legislative battle plan, and with his leadership we executed this plan and rescued PACT," said Huckaby. "I am endorsing Charley Grimsley for state treasurer because in order to maintain this victory we have won for PACT, there is no better choice than the man who helped us win that victory."
Grimsley was also endorsed by Patti Lambert, a Decatur realtor who joined Huckaby in co-founding Save Alabama PACT. "Not only did Charley give us the benefit of his legislative skills, but he gave his heart and his passion to make the dream of a college education come true for 44,000 Alabama children," said Lambert. "Charley fights for the underdog. And he wins."
Lambert pointed out that if the bill had not passed, increased liquidations and litigation would have doomed the program. "If we had not been successful, the state would have been flooded with lawsuits, and millions that will now go to educating our children would have gone into paying attorneys."
Grimsley has also been endorsed by Rep. Craig Ford (D-Gadsden), House sponsor of the PACT rescue bill.
Rebecca Thrasher, secretary-treasurer of Save Alabama PACT, joined in endorsing Grimsley. "Charley's support for our crusade has been unwavering," said Thrasher. She added,
"When times were the toughest, he never gave up. We could not have won this victory without Charley Grimsley."
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