AL HR1050

Commends Dr. Thelma Carroll Ivery for her illustrious educational career and professional achievements.

Recognizes her 45 years of service as a teacher at Alabama State University in physical science and chemistry, retiring in December 2009.

Acknowledges her leadership roles including Acting Chair of the Department of Physical Sciences, Dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, and University Marshal, as well as her role in the university's reaccreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools.

Notes her academic credentials including a Bachelor's Degree in Secondary Education from Alabama State University (1959), Master of Science in Chemistry from Atlanta University (1967), and Doctor of Philosophy in Chemistry from Auburn University (1983).

Highlights her active involvement in professional and community organizations including Delta Sigma Theta Sorority and her commitment to family, faith, and her community.