HJR33 Summary

• Commends Finis St. John IV for his selection as the inaugural executive director of the Shelby Institute for Policy and Leadership at the University of Alabama, beginning April 1, 2024.

• Recognizes St. John's tenure as UA System Chancellor since 2018, during which the system's annual economic impact exceeded $15 billion and research and development expenditures increased nearly 40% to over $1 billion.

• Credits St. John with successfully managing UA System's COVID-19 reopening and maintaining steady enrollment across the three research universities and UAB Health System.

• Notes the Shelby Institute opening in fall 2024 with a $20 million endowment, selecting approximately 20 undergraduate Shelby Scholars who must complete a public policy minor and receive scholarship support.

• Directs that copies of this resolution be presented to St. John as recognition of his contributions to education and public service.