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HONORING DR. DAVID F. GREER FOR HIS YEARS OF SERVICE TO THE UNIVERSITY OF ALABAMA SCHOOL OF DENTISTRY.

WHEREAS, on the occasion of his retirement, it is with highest commendation that the Alabama Legislature recognizes Dr. David F. Greer, current Assistant Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs, for his distinguished career with the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Birmingham, Alabama, and

WHEREAS, serving with honor and distinction, Dr. Greer spent thirty years in devoted service to the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, serving as Instructor, Assistant Professor, Associate Professor, Professor, Director of Student affairs, Director of Alumni Affairs, and most recently as the Assistant Dean for Student and Alumni Affairs, and

WHEREAS, Dr. Greer, received many honors in his thirty year career with the University of Alabama School of Dentistry. For six years, he was the recipient of the Dedication of the Dentala Yearbook. He held an Honorary Membership in the "A" Club at the University of Alabama. He received the Outstanding Alumni Award from Chi Tau Chapter of Psi Omega, was a recipient of the Fuller Award and to recognize his unusual accomplishments in teaching he was a recipient of UAB's President's Award for Excellence in Teaching, and

WHEREAS, Dr. Greer, during his teaching career, gave lectures in Dental Radiology, his main area of research, and gave clinical instruction to dental students, dental assistant trainees, and dental hygiene students. Also, he was the Faculty Supervisor for many honor students over a thirteen year period. For twenty five years he served as a liaison between the School of Dentistry and the State of Alabama Board of Dental Examiners and was Coordinator for Clinical part of the State Dental Board Examinations, and

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, BOTH HOUSES THEREOF CONCURRING, that in tribute to his many accomplishments, and in appreciation of his immeasurable contributions to the many students of the University of Alabama School of Dentistry, Dr. David F. Greer is hereby extended the highest commendation for his devoted service to the citizens of the Great State of Alabama.

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that a copy of this resolution of deepest gratitude be prepared for presentation to Dr. David F. Greer on the occasion of his retirement.

Resolution, Congratulatory

Greer, David F.