[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 14 (Thursday, February 1, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E144]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DR. JAMES A DOPPKE

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 1, 1996

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, today, I'd like to congratulate Dr. James A. 
Doppke as he is inaugurated the seventh president to serve at the 
College of St. Francis in Joliet, IL.
  As part of its 75th anniversary celebration, the College of St. 
Francis will inaugurate Dr. Doppke on February 9, 1996.
  Dr. Doppke, who previously served as executive vice president of the 
College of St. Francis, was appointed president by unanimous board 
decision, which cited his leadership and commitment to the college and 
its growth.
  Before coming to the College of St. Francis, Dr. Doppke was vice 
president for Educational Affairs at the College of Lake County. He 
also served as associate provost and professor of English at Chicago 
State University.
  Dr. Doppke holds a baccalaureate degree with honors from the 
University of Notre Dame and master's degree and doctor of philosophy 
degrees in English from the university of Chicago.
  We need dedicated and hard working educators like Dr. Doppke as we 
look to a younger generation for our future leaders, workers, parents, 
and citizens.
  Thank you, Dr. Doppke, for your commitment to education, and we wish 
you the best of luck during your tenure as President of the College of 
St. Francis.

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