HJR226 Summary

• Commends Dr. David Williams for his distinguished service as President of the University of Alabama in Huntsville from July 1, 2007 to his retirement on March 31, 2011

• Recognizes President Williams' articulation of the "Power of 10" initiative to strengthen UAH's reputation as an innovative academic institution and technological research university

• Acknowledges key accomplishments during his tenure including hiring world-class scholars in aerospace engineering and astrophysics, establishing the first campus office for Oak Ridge National Laboratory, and creating a research collaboration agreement with Pratt and Whitney Rocketdyne

• Notes his efforts to enhance opportunities for recent graduates and cooperative education students in contract work with United States Army agencies and securing additional doctoral funding for UAH students

• House adopted the resolution on April 5, 2011; Senate adopted on April 7, 2011