[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 135 (Thursday, October 1, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1852]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        HONORING THE DISTINGUISHED CAREER OF DR. CLIFF GILLESPIE

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 1, 1998

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize and commend the 
contributions Dr. George Clifford Gillespie, Jr. has made to Middle 
Tennessee State University (MTSU) and his community.
  Dr. Gillespie is the Associate Vice President for Enrollment 
Management at Middle Tennessee State University. He is a native of 
Nashville and received his undergraduate and Masters degrees at MTSU. 
He also received a doctorate in College Administration from the George 
Peabody College at Vanderbilt University.
  From 1975 to 1996, Dr. Gillespie held the position of Dean of 
Admissions, Records, and Information Systems at Middle Tennessee State. 
At the time of his appointment, he was the youngest person to hold such 
a position in the United States. From 1983 through 1986, Dr. Gillespie 
held the position of Secretary/Treasurer of the Executive Committee of 
the American Association of Collegiate Registrars and Admissions 
Officers. He has also been a presenter at the annual meeting of AACRAO 
on numerous occasions. In 1994, the National Collegiate Athletic 
Association (NCAA) appointed him Interassociation Representative.
  Dr. Gillespie had the honor of being selected to serve on the Board 
of Trustees of ACT Inc. from 1998 to 2001 this year. Richard L. 
Ferguson, ACT President, said that ``during his six years as Tennessee 
Representative to the ACT Corp., Cliff Gillespie has consistently given 
thoughtful advice on ways ACT can enhance its educational services.''
  Dr. Gillespie has done an exceptional job as Associate Vice President 
for Enrollment Management. Since his employment with the school in the 
early 70's, he has brought about many changes. Under Dr. Gillespie's 
leadership, enrollment has almost doubled. In addition, ACT average 
scores for the entering Freshmen at MTSU are above the national average 
and exceed the Tennessee tested population averages. He is truly a 
strong proponent of the institution.
  Dr. Gillespie has also distinguished himself as the annual premier 
announcer for horse shows at the national and international level, 
including the Tennessee Walking Horse National Celebration at 
Shelbyville, TN and the International Championship Horse Show held at 
MTSU. His enthusiasm has earned him the distinction of being one of the 
best announcers in the country.
  I would like to congratulate Dr. Gillespie on his stellar 
accomplishments. Additionally, I want to sincerely and personally thank 
Cliff, his wife, Gayle, and their children Matthew, Michael and Lauren 
for their contributions to Middle Tennessee State University and the 
Murfreesboro community.

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