[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 47 (Monday, April 21, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E713]
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             DR. HICKEY LEAVES VIBRANT LEGACY AT ST. MARY'S

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                            HON. TIM ROEMER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 21, 1997

  Mr. ROEMER. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor today to rise in 
appreciation of Dr. William A. Hickey, who will retire as the president 
of St. Mary's College at the close of the academic year.
  St. Mary's and the city of South Bend both have greatly benefited 
from Dr. Hickey's service to the college and the community. First 
arriving at St. Mary's in 1960 as an instructor of biology, Dr. Hickey 
rose through the faculty ranks to serve as professor, chair of the 
biology department, vice president and dean of the faculty, and twice 
interim president before assuming full duties as president in 1980. In 
addition to his administrative responsibilities, Dr. Hickey also 
excelled in his chosen field, receiving a number of awards for his work 
in insect genetics.
  Since Dr. Hickey became president, the college has maintained its 
high level of academic standards and its focus on students and the 
faculty. Furthermore, St. Mary's endowment has more than doubled and 
the college has now operated in the black for 28 successive years. All 
these factors have helped make St. Mary's the premier women's Catholic 
college in the Nation.
  Dr. Hickey also was active in the local community, serving on boards 
such as the South Bend Symphony, the Michiana Arts and Sciences 
Council, and the Stanley Clark School.
  Dr. Hickey has spent his entire career in higher education at St. 
Mary's College and serving in the greater South Bend community. 
Personally, I will always appreciate the professionalism and courtesy 
he exhibited toward me and my staff. He has had a positive influence on 
literally thousands of students at St. Mary's, and he will be greatly 
missed. Whatever his next endeavor, I am sure Dr. Hickey will continue 
to play a constructive and important role in influencing the lives of 
students and all of those who come into contact with him.

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