HJR773 Summary

• Commends Dr. Robert Eugene Ely of Montgomery, Alabama for his outstanding achievements as an educator, communicator, and journalist over four decades beginning in 1971.

• Recognizes Dr. Ely's educational credentials including Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts degrees from Manchester College, Doctor of Philosophy Studies from Purdue and Auburn Universities, and Juris Doctorate from Indiana University.

• Acknowledges his employment at Alabama State University since 1984 as Associate Professor of English and Humanities, plus his work as an attorney, author, award-winning poet, and journalist with extensive published works.

• Notes his professional affiliations with the Alabama State Bar, Academy of American Poets, Alabama Writers' Forum, and numerous recognitions including a 2002 Fulbright Fellowship and listings in Who's Who publications.

• Extends highest commendation to Dr. Ely upon his retirement and wishes him well in his retirement years.