[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 53 (Wednesday, March 22, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E656]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


       IN HONOR OF FORMER REPRESENTATIVE D. FRENCH SLAUGHTER, JR.

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                           HON. FRANK R. WOLF

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 22, 1995
  Mr. WOLF. Mr. Speaker, I would like to share with my colleagues 
information concerning the naming of the main building of the Locust 
Grove campus of Germanna Community College of Virginia in honor of 
Congressman D. French Slaughter, Jr. The special dedication ceremony 
will take place on April 21, 1995, in Locust Grove, VA.
  French Slaughter is a 20-year veteran of the Virginia General 
Assembly and was the chief patron of the State Community College Act of 
1966. In 1969 he was a key leader in founding Germanna Community 
College upon the distinctive historical 100 acre site it now occupies. 
Upon retiring from the House of Representatives in 1991, he donated his 
personal papers and other memorabilia to the college. This collection 
will be on display at the dedication.
  Our colleague worked hard to create educational opportunities for all 
people. He provided vision, support, and strong leadership in pursuing 
this goal. His efforts were key in helping so many individuals in quest 
of a dream; a dream of higher education which, to many, became a 
reality.
  Germanna Community College is providing a fitting tribute to our 
former colleague who worked so hard and achieved much success in the 
pursuit of education for the people of Virginia.


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