[Congressional Record Volume 140, Number 127 (Tuesday, September 13, 1994)]
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[Congressional Record: September 13, 1994]
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                         G.L. GUTHRIE MEMORIAL

  Mr. BINGAMAN. Mr. President, I rise today on the occasion of the loss 
of one of New Mexico's great citizens, G.L. Guthrie of Las Cruces, NM.
  Known throughout New Mexico as Gus, Mr. Guthrie came to Las Cruces in 
1925 to join the faculty of what was then New Mexico A&M College. Two 
years later he became head of the business administration and economics 
department. In 1964, when the department was raised to the status of a 
college, Mr. Guthrie became its first dean. He served in that position 
until his retirement in 1969.
  During his 44-year career at the university, Mr. Guthrie was involved 
in various phases of its activities in addition to his teaching and 
administrative duties in the business administration department. During 
the 1930's he held the position of assistant to the college's 
president. Because of his deep interest and experience in newspaper 
work, he was instrumental in establishing the first journalism courses 
and acted as advisor to the college newspaper, the Round-Up. He also 
helped organize the university chapter of Sigma Alpha Epsilon social 
fraternity and was its faculty advisor for many years.
  He was deeply involved in community affairs. He was a charter member 
of the Las Cruces Lions Club and served a term as its president. He 
worked closely with the Boy Scouts and was a former president of the 
Dona Ana County Chapter of the Red Cross, as well as being a member and 
president of both the Mesilla Park School Board and the Las Cruces 
Union High School Board. In 1953 he was appointed a member of the New 
Mexico Labor and Industrial Commission by Gov. Edwin Mechem.
  Mr. Guthrie was born on June 29, 1904, in Milan, MO, and later he 
moved with his family to Hereford, TX. In 1929 he married Maude Marie 
Tully.
  In addition to his wife, Mr. Guthrie is survived by two sons, Keith, 
of Arlington, VA; and Kenneth, who resides in Albuquerque.
  Mr. President, while the occasion of the death of G.L. is sad, he 
will always be remembered for the kindness and warmth that he showed to 
all. He will be missed.

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