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

Dr. Ely began his professional career in 1971 as an editor and consultant and has served at Alabama State University since 1984 as Associate Professor of English and Humanities.

Holds educational credentials including Bachelor of Arts and Master of Arts Degrees from Manchester College, Doctor of Philosophy Studies from Purdue University and Auburn University, and Juris Doctorate Degree from Indiana University, plus 252 hours of Continuing Legal Education in Alabama.

Recognized with numerous awards including a Fulbright Fellowship in 2002 and included in multiple prestigious directories such as Who's Who in American Education, Who's Who in American Law, and Who's Who in the World.

Professional affiliations include the Alabama State Bar, Academy of American Poets, Alabama Writers' Forum, Alabama Humanities Foundation, and American Federation of Teachers; also serves as an elder in Westminster Presbyterian Church (USA).