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By Representative Hall
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First Read: 18-Mar-25
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HR____ HONORING DR. PRUDENCE LABEACH POLLARD ON HER
OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS TO OAKWOOD UNIVERSITY.
WHEREAS, Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard has served over
14 years as First Lady for Oakwood University and is married
to Dr. Leslie Nelson Pollard, Ph.D., D. Min., President of
Oakwood University in Huntsville, Alabama; she has dedicated
her time and efforts to help Oakwood University and the
Huntsville Community succeed in every way possible; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pollard served Oakwood University from
2011 to 2024 as Vice President for Quality Assurance,
Research and Faculty Development and is the Founding Dean
for the School of Graduate Studies; she is tenured as a
Professor of Management in the Oakwood University School of
Business and is the author of "Raise a Leader, God's Way"
and has edited multitudinous books, published a plethora of
articles, and delivered approximately over 100 scholarly
presentations; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pollard holds a Bachelor of Science in
Nutrition and Dietetics, Oakwood University; a Master in
Public Health, University of Michigan; a Ph.D. in
Evaluation, Measurement, and Research Design, Western
Michigan University; and is also a Registered Dietitian,
American Dietetic Association; and specializing in
leadership and community health and wellness, is a senior
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leadership and community health and wellness, is a senior
professional in human resources, Human Resources
Certification Institute; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pollard's academic and professional
positions at Oakwood University have included, but were not
limited to, Academic Planner, Human Resource Administrator,
Technology Administrator, Strategic Planner, Leadership
Development Consultant/Researcher, and Founder and
Administrator for an internally funded Faculty Development
Grant Program to support development of faculty research
capabilities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Prudence LaBeach Pollard designed and
launched both the Oakwood University Leadership Academy
(iLEAD) for executives and the innovative Frontline Academy
for staff; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pollard began her health care career in
the Blue Zone at Loma Linda University as a professor in the
School of Public Health; she has worked as a university
educator since 1986, and a university administrator since
1994; she brings to her achievements a wealth of experience
across four universities; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pollard worked with a team of 35 to
envision what a healthy HBCU should look like; her research
uncovered the comorbidities of diabetes, obesity,
hypertension, and cardiovascular diseases that affect not
only African American adults, but also African American
adolescents; and
WHEREAS, Dr. Pollard launched HealthyCampus2020 to
assess the health of the university and develop a healthier
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assess the health of the university and develop a healthier
campus, currently known as Healthy Campus, Healthy
Community; Oakwood University was awarded the Crystal Apple
Award by Mrs. Michelle Obama's Partnership for a Healthier
America in 2018; and
WHEREAS, with honor, appreciation, and prestige Dr.
Pollard was presented the President's Lifetime Achievement
Award in recognition of her volunteer leadership and service
to our great nation from former President Joseph R. Biden,
Jr. on March 20, 2022; and
WHEREAS, she has made an extraordinary impact through
heartfelt and diligent contributions; her efforts have
greatly benefited Oakwood University and the neighboring
communities; now therefore,
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
LEGISLATURE OF ALABAMA, That the State Legislative Office of
Alabama Representative Laura Hall formally honors Dr.
Prudence LaBeach Pollard for more than a decade of exemplary
achievements and service.
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