HJR839 Summary

• Commends Dr. Richard W. "Dick" Brinker, Dean and Professor in the School of Forestry and Wildlife Sciences at Auburn University, for his outstanding achievements and dedicated service.

• Dr. Brinker served as Dean since 1998 and led the School to become one of the most highly regarded natural resource programs in the southern region, spearheading construction of a $24.3 million forestry and wildlife sciences building.

• Holds degrees including a Bachelor's in Forestry from Louisiana State University, an MBA from the University of Southern Mississippi, and a Ph.D. in Forestry from Louisiana State University, with 12 years of forest industry experience.

• Served as Colonel (Retired) in the United States Army Reserve with 30 years of service and held numerous professional leadership roles including Chair of the Forestry Research Advisory Committee.

• Dr. Brinker announced his retirement in January 2011 and is honored for his exceptional capabilities and tireless dedication to Auburn University and forestry education.