[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 87 (Friday, July 1, 1994)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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      HONORING DR. MARVIN LUDWIG ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. PAUL E. GILLMOR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 30, 1994

  Mr. GILLMOR. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to rise today 
and pay tribute to a special friend and outstanding citizen of Ohio. 
Defiance College President Dr. Marvin Ludwig is retiring today after 19 
years at the helm of this Northwest Ohio institution.
  I have had the privilege of knowing Dr. Ludwig for quite some time. 
At Defiance College since 1975, Marvin has been instrumental in 
increasing the college's endowment, annual gift giving and student 
enrollment. He has led fund-raising for Schauffler Hall, Carma J. Rowe 
Science Hall, McMaster Physical Education Center and the Pilgrim 
Library.
  Most recently, he was awarded the college's most prestigious honor, 
the Pilgrim Medal. This tribute was in recognition of Dr. Ludwig's 
nearly two decades of unselfish and highly productive dedication to the 
university. I must note that prior to assuming the presidency of 
Defiance College, Dr. Ludwig had already achieved a lifetime of service 
to the YMCA, church, community and higher education, both at home and 
abroad.
  Mr. Speaker, we have often heard that America works because of the 
unselfish contributions of her citizens. I know that Ohio is a much 
better place to live because of the dedication and countless hours of 
effort given by Dr. Ludwig during these past 19 years. While Marvin may 
be leaving his official capacities and president of the university, I 
know he will remain active in its well-being.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in paying a special tribute to my 
friend, Dr. Marvin Ludwig's record of personal accomplishments and 
wishing him, his wife Ruth, and his family all the best in the years 
ahead.

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