SJR3 Summary

• Commends Dr. David Mathews for his 40-year career as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Kettering Foundation, a nonprofit research institute focused on democratic governance.

• Recognizes Dr. Mathews' expertise in leadership, governmental affairs, and citizen-led democracy development as he plans to relinquish his executive responsibilities.

• Notes Dr. Mathews' educational background as a University of Alabama graduate with a doctorate in History from Columbia University, and his service as Secretary of the Department of Health, Education, and Welfare for 18 months under President Gerald R. Ford.

• Acknowledges his future plans to conduct research and scholarly work, including writing new books and updating his eight previously authored books to raise awareness of citizen participation in democracy.

• The Alabama legislature honors Dr. Mathews and extends best wishes for his future endeavors.