On Aug. 30, longtime professor and former Alabama Gov. Albert P. Brewer received the Samford Medallion, becoming only the third recipient of the honor since it was created by the Samford University board of trustees in 2006.
The medallion recognizes people whose good works have made a difference in society, community affairs, the life of the church and the quality of life for individuals.
Clark Watson, chairman of the Samford board, presented Brewer with the surprise honor, calling him a “tremendous example to lawyers, educators, government leaders and the population of this state at large.”
As an Alabama legislator, speaker of the Alabama House of Representatives, lieutenant governor and governor, distinguished professor of law and government in Samford’s Cumberland School of Law, chairman of the Public Affairs Research Council of Alabama (PARCA) and faithful churchman, Brewer has dedicated his personal life to the public good through “inspiring leadership, warmhearted compassion and a genuine dedication to truth.”
The Decatur native joined Samford in 1987 to lead PARCA and teach in the law school and undergraduate history department. He retired in 2005 but continues to teach a course in professional responsibility to law students.
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