HR131 Alabama 2025 Session

Summary

Primary Sponsor

Laura HallRepresentative

Democrat

Session

2025 Regular Session

Title

Dr. Pollard, honored

Summary

The Alabama House of Representatives honors Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard for more than a decade of exemplary achievements and service to Oakwood University and the Huntsville community.

What This Bill Does

It provides formal, ceremonial recognition from the Alabama House of Representatives for Dr. Pollard's work. The resolution highlights her leadership roles, initiatives, and awards at Oakwood University and in the wider community. It notes that this honor is symbolic and does not create new laws or programs.

Who It Affects

• Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard – receives formal recognition and acknowledgment of her contributions.
• Oakwood University and the Huntsville community – acknowledged for benefiting from her leadership and initiatives, and for the positive impact of her work.

Key Provisions

• Formal recognition by the Alabama House of Representatives of Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard for more than a decade of exemplary achievements and service.
• Statement of her roles and achievements at Oakwood University, including First Lady (2011-2024), Vice President for Quality Assurance, Research and Faculty Development, Founding Dean of the School of Graduate Studies, professor, and author.
• Recognition of her initiatives, such as the Oakwood University Leadership Academy (iLEAD), Frontline Academy for staff, and HealthyCampus2020/Healthy Campus; and her health and campus-community impact.
• Note of major honors received, including the Crystal Apple Award (2018) and the President's Lifetime Achievement Award (2022).

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Subjects

Resolutions