[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 61 (Monday, April 3, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E761-E762]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


     HONORING STANLEY O. IKEN- BERRY UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                          HON. THOMAS W. EWING

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 3, 1995
  Mr. EWING. Mr. Speaker, this week the Illinois congressional 
delegation and alumni of the University of Illinois in the Washington, 
DC 
[[Page E762]] area will honor University of Illinois President Stanley 
O. Ikenberry. At the conclusion of this academic year, President 
Ikenberry will be retiring from his post after 16 years of outstanding 
service to the University of Illinois, the Champaign-Urbana community, 
the entire State of Illinois and indeed to the country. His daily 
presence in the president's office will be deeply missed, but his 
influence will be felt for many years to come.
  Among the highlights of President Ikenberry's tenure are the 
establishment of the University of Illinois at Chicago campus, the 
Beckman Institute for Advanced Science and Technology, the President's 
Award and University Scholars Programs, and the National Center for 
Supercomputing Applications, in addition to construction of a host of 
new academic buildings and laboratory space. President Ikenberry's 
leadership and dedication to these and other projects have earned the 
University of Illinois its continued paramount reputation in the 
academic and scientific research community not only in Illinois but 
throughout the country. Indeed, President Ikenberry's visionary and 
bold leadership over the years has helped to establish the University 
of Illinois as one of the premier and most highly-respected research 
institutions throughout the world.
  On a personal note, President Ikenberry has been a good friend and 
someone with whom it has been a fine pleasure to work closely with over 
many years both as a Member of Congress and during my service in the 
Illinois General Assembly. I am pleased that Stan and his wife Judith 
will continue to call Urbana home and I look forward to continuing our 
friendship in the years ahead.
  Mr. Speaker, on behalf of the entire Illinois delegation I offer our 
congratulations to President Ikenberry for his life-long commitment to 
the highest quality education, the advancement of research, and 
distinguished service to students at the University of Illinois, as 
well as all of the people of Illinois and our country. We cannot thank 
him enough for his contributions toward the betterment of all our 
lives.


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