 The Hall of Fame preserves, protects, and perpetuates the names and accomplishments of communication professionals as well as civic and business leaders who have brought lasting fame to the state of Alabama through one of the many disciplines encompassed by communication and information. These five distinguished individuals exemplify the spirit that gives the College of Communication and Information Sciences its purpose. Jennings F. Bryant Jr., Reese Davis, Fred D. Gray, and Houston and Bonn-Sale Pierce are leaders, change agents, and role models. I'm certainly grateful for this honor. When I first came into this stadium in 1973 to see a football game, I certainly never imagined that I would be honored for any type of accomplishment like this.