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WHEREAS, through a generous gift from the family of one of the Board of Trustees鈥� most distinguished emeritus members, and at his request, 嘿嘿视频 established The McMahon/Pleiad Prize; and

WHEREAS, John J. McMahon, Jr., is a lifelong resident of Birmingham, Alabama, and served on The Board of Trustees from June 1998 until September 2013, including three terms as President pro tempore of the Board; and

WHEREAS, named in honor of our friend and colleague John McMahon, the Prize incorporates the word Pleiad to recognize the seven members of the McMahon family who have led this and other generous efforts to support 嘿嘿视频 (鈥淯A System鈥�) and its institutions; and

WHEREAS, at the request of the McMahon family, the Board hereby adopts revised criteria for the McMahon/Pleiad Prize; and

WHEREAS, The McMahon/Pleiad Prize will be awarded annually in the amount of seventy-five-thousand dollars ($75,000.00) to an eligible member of the faculty or staff of an institution or affiliate of the UA System, including The University of Alabama, The University of Alabama at Birmingham, The University of Alabama in Huntsville, and UAB Medicine; and

WHEREAS, the McMahon/Pleiad Prize will reward individuals who have had a lasting and substantial impact upon UA System institutions and whose teaching, research, service, or other contributions align with the UA System鈥檚 mission, values, and core principles; and

WHEREAS, at least half of the funds from the McMahon/Pleiad Prize are to be used to further the recipient鈥檚 teaching, research, service or other contributions to the UA System, and the remainder is given exclusively to the recipient in recognition of past contributions to the UA System; and

WHEREAS, the Chancellor, campus Presidents, and CEO of the UAB Health System will serve on (or designate an appointee) a Committee charged with designing the application and selection process, which will be widely announced to faculty and staff

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by 嘿嘿视频 that we hereby approve the revisions to The McMahon/Pleiad Prize in honor and recognition of the achievements of John J. McMahon, Jr., to promote, integrity, and excellence throughout the UA System; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that we express our sincere gratitude to the McMahon family, particularly the seven family members who represent the Pleiad and have been generous and visionary supporters of our institutions and the students, faculty, and staff we serve; and

BE IT FINALLY RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be spread upon the permanent minutes of this Board and also be sent to John J. McMahon, Jr., with our admiration for his leadership and our thanks for his enduring friendship.

John J. McMahon Jr.

The McMahon-Pleiad Prize honors Trustee Emeritus John J. McMahon Jr. and recognizes his family鈥檚 contributions to 嘿嘿视频 and our state, including a generous gift that funds the prize. 

The prize of $75,000 will be awarded to a member of the faculty or staff at a UA System entity 鈥� UA, UAB, UAH, or UAB Medicine 鈥� who has made, and will make, significant contributions through teaching, research, and service in alignment with the UA System鈥檚 missions, values, and core principles. At least half of the funds should be used to further the recipient鈥檚 contributions through teaching, research, or service. The remainder may be used at the recipient鈥檚 discretion. Preferred candidates are faculty and staff with less than 20 years of professional experience. 

Further information on Trustee Emeritus McMahon and the legacy of the McMahon family鈥檚 leadership may be found in the resolution adopted by the Board of Trustees.

Selection Procedure

1. The Selection Committee is comprised of the Chancellor, campus presidents, and the CEO of the UAB Health System (or their designees).
2. The Committee will evaluate the applications in accordance with the terms of the Board Resolution establishing the Prize.
3. Anticipated Timeline:
   1. November 1, 2024 鈥� All applications received 
   2. December 13, 2024 鈥� Selection Committee chooses recipient and notifies applicants of the results

Application Process

The deadline for applications is November 1, 2024. .

The duties and responsibilities of the Secretary of the Board of Trustees of 嘿嘿视频 include but are not limited to the following:

• cause notice of meetings of the Board and committees to be given to the members thereof;
• prepare and distribute agenda;
• attend Board meetings;
• make, record, and retain complete records and minutes of all official actions of the Board and its committees; and
• maintain all other deeds, contracts, books, and documents and records of the Board and its committees.

The Secretary is custodian of the corporate seal. The Secretary of the Board of Trustees is appointed by the Board and serves at its pleasure.

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