HJR133 Summary

• Commends Dr. Bernard H. "Bert" Eichold, II for 31 years of service as Health Officer for Mobile County and Area Health Officer for the Public Health District of Mobile County from 1990 to 2022.

• Recognizes Dr. Eichold's educational credentials including a Bachelor of Science from Tulane University (1975), Master of Public Health from Tulane (1978), Doctor of Medicine from Tulane (1979), and Doctor of Public Health from Tulane (1980).

• Documents Dr. Eichold's extensive leadership roles in the Alabama Public Health Association since 1990, including positions as Chairman, Vice President, President, and Chairman of multiple committees.

• Highlights numerous honors and awards received including Flotilla Deputy of the Year (2009, 2011), NASA Exceptional Public Achievement Medal (2012), Mobilian of the Year (2012), Alabama Public Health Care Association Hall of Fame (2016), and Outstanding Alumni Award from Tulane (2018).

• Notes Dr. Eichold delayed his retirement by six months to lead Mobile County Department of Health through the COVID-19 pandemic.