[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 67 (Tuesday, April 25, 1995)]
[Senate]
[Page S5678]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                   McKENDREE COLLEGE'S NEW PRESIDENT

 Mr. SIMON. Mr. President, James W. Dennis will be inaugurated 
as McKendree College's 32d president on April 29. Whether as a faculty 
member or administrator, Dr. Dennis has had an exceptional commitment 
to young people.
  Throughout his career, Dr. Dennis has been active in both the 
academic and nonacademic communities. For instance, Dr. Dennis founded 
the National Youth Program which offers educational and sports 
opportunities to disadvantaged youth. He has also provided learning 
opportunities for high school and college educators by establishing the 
educational seminars. A world class advocate and educator, Dr. Dennis 
has promoted student voluntarism and supported area alcohol and drug-
abuse education efforts.
  As Illinois' oldest college, McKendree will prosper with Dr. Dennis' 
activism and commitment. I extend my best wishes to Dr. Dennis and 
McKendree College.


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