HR960 Summary

• Honors the memory of Robert H. Garner of Tuscaloosa, Alabama, who died on September 20, 2004, at age 71.

• Recognizes his 35-year career as a University of Alabama faculty member, serving as assistant dean and head of the Office of Student Services in the College of Arts and Sciences, with the distinction of professor emeritus of chemistry.

• Acknowledges his contributions to student mentorship through innovative research and teaching programs, development of health professions advising guidelines and policies, and leadership of the Health Professions Advising Committee.

• Notes his continued service after retirement by directing advising projects and teaching chemistry courses, as well as his board service with Habitat of Tuscaloosa and the Kiwanis Club of Greater Tuscaloosa.

• Celebrates his family life as a member of Calvary Baptist Church and husband to Margaret Garner, with five sons: Mark Daniel, Robert David, Jonathan William, Benjamin Pipkin, and Thomas Weatherford.