[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 56 (Thursday, May 7, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E789]
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                     RECOGNIZING DR. PATRICK DOYLE

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 7, 1998

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the tremendous 
contributions Dr. Patrick Doyle has made to Middle Tennessee State 
University (MTSU), his community and our environment.
  In 1972, as faculty advisor to the MTSU Biology Club, Dr. Doyle 
instituted a recycling program on the school's campus. To date, the 
program has been responsible for the recycling of 9.2 million pounds of 
newspaper, one million pounds of office paper and 176,000 pounds of 
aluminum cans. Students recycling on campus and individuals and 
businesses in Murfreesboro have contributed to Dr. Doyle's recycling 
efforts.
  My Murfreesboro district office staff and I are very grateful to Dr. 
Doyle and the biology students who collect our cans, newspaper and 
office paper for the recycling program. I am sure the students who have 
received scholarships, as a result of this program, are grateful as 
well. Over the past 20 years, funds totalling $400,000 have been used 
to assist over 200 students through the more than 20 scholarships 
generated by the recycling program.
  Dr. Doyle has also taught an environmental problems course since the 
1970s. One day, back in 1978, a fledgling Congressman visited Dr. 
Doyle's class. The students bombarded the freshman legislator with 
questions. He was genuinely concerned with the issues they raised. He 
told the students he would study the issues and get back with them. 
True to his word, he researched the students' questions and sent them a 
letter. Now, Vice President Al Gore is internationally known for his 
knowledge on environmental issues.
  Dr. Doyle is known for more than his environmental achievements. He 
has distinguished himself on the racquetball court, as well as 
introducing this Member of Congress to his first semester of college.
  I would like to congratulate Dr. Doyle on receiving the Lifetime 
Achievement Award from the Tennessee Department of Environment and 
Conservation.
  Dr. Doyle, Thank you for the contributions you have made to Middle 
Tennessee State University and the Murfreesboro community.

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