HR 97 Summary

• Commends Dr. William A. Meehan, President of Jacksonville State University since July 1, 1999, for outstanding professional achievement and expert guidance in making college education more accessible.

• Recognizes Dr. Meehan's prior service at Jacksonville State University in multiple administrative and teaching positions including Coordinator of Medical Technology Program, Director of Academic Advisement, and various Vice President roles.

• Notes Dr. Meehan holds a Bachelor of Science in Biology and Master of Science in Biology from Jacksonville State University, and a Doctorate of Education in higher education administration from The University of Alabama.

• Acknowledges Dr. Meehan's active involvement in civic organizations, his membership in First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, Alabama, and his family including his wife Elizabeth Stevens and three children.

• Formally honors and commends Dr. Meehan for his widespread respect, dedication, and exceptional abilities in positively impacting countless lives through education.