[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 92 (Thursday, June 26, 1997)]
[Senate]
[Page S6554]
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                        TRIBUTE TO FLIP KLEFFNER

 Mr. CRAIG. Mr. President, today I would like to take a few 
moments to pay tribute to Flip Kleffner who, after a long and 
distinguished career as University of Idaho alumni director, will be 
retiring June 30.
  I take a personal interest in his retirement because, as a fellow 
University of Idaho graduate, I've been the beneficiary of all his 
work.
  Flip has served as alumni director for the past 15 years and has been 
involved with the University of Idaho most of his life. He is a former 
student body president and was a standout athlete who excelled at 
basketball, baseball, and football. In fact, he still holds the school 
record for the longest punt at 82 yards.
  Flip has always made everything he does a very personal effort. In 
that regard, he's a tremendous example of how one person really can 
make a difference. He has quietly given countless hours of volunteer 
service to his community--in everything from youth sports to 
education--without expecting anything in return.
  In addition, his efforts to continually improve the quality of 
education in Idaho have helped the State keep its best and brightest at 
home.
  Flip has a wonderful sense of humor and is one of the most 
personable, pleasant people I have ever had the privilege of knowing. 
He will be greatly missed at the university, but I'm confident he'll 
remain an active force for good on campus--even in retirement.
  He has had a remarkable career and I wish him all the best now as he 
enters this new chapter in his life.

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