[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 12 (Friday, January 20, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S1269]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      TRIBUTE TO DR. LUTHER FOSTER

  Mr. HEFLIN. Mr. President, Alabama and the nation lost a prized 
citizen when Dr. Luther Foster, former president of Tuskegee 
University, passed away last November.
  Luther was known for being intellectual, involved, and achievement-
oriented. His hard work and dedication to his studies earned him 
several degrees and honors from several institutions. He was known by 
many through the numerous organizations with which he affiliated 
himself. His qualities led to the type of career and accomplishments 
many only dream of.
  Dr. Foster received his bachelor's degree from Virginia State 
College, now known as Hampton Institute, his MBA from Harvard 
University, and his doctoral degree from the University of Chicago.
  His honorary degrees include doctorates of civil law, humane letters, 
and public service.
  Dr. Foster was a member of the American Revolution Bicentennial 
Commission; the Commission on Critical Choices for America; the Council 
on Financial Aid to Education; the National Advisory Committee on Black 
Higher Education and Black Colleges and Universities; the President's 
Advisory Commission on International Educational and Cultural Exchange; 
the President's General Advisory Committee on Foreign Assistance 
Programs; the President's Task Force on Priorities in Higher Education; 
Resources for the Future, and the U.S. Air Force Academy Advisory 
Council.
  In addition, he directed the Center for Creative Learning; the March 
of Dimes; Norton Simon, Inc.; the Overseas Development Committee; 
Political and Economic Studies; the Retirement Equities Fund; the 
United Negro College Fund, and Sears, Roebuck and Co.
  He also chaired the Association of American Colleges and the Race 
Relations Information center.
  Dr. Foster served as the budget officer of Howard University from 
1937-41. He later relocated to the Tuskegee Institute where he served 
as business manager from 1941-53. He was then named president of 
Tuskegee in 1953 and held this position for the next 28 years. At the 
time of his death, he was chairman and CEO of Robert R. Moton Memorial 
Institute.
  Dr. Foster was a highly intelligent man who was not only known for 
his scholarly abilities, his many affiliations, or even his lifetime 
accomplishments. He was most known for his ability to touch the lives 
around him in meaningful ways.
  My deepest condolences go out to his wife of 53 years, Vera Chandler 
Foster of Alexandria, and their entire family in the wake of this 
tremendous loss.


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