[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 141 (Friday, October 9, 1998)]
[Senate]
[Page S12239]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  BEST WISHES TO DR. DAVID A. SPENCER

 Mr. ABRAHAM. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate Dr. 
David A. Spencer, President and CEO of Walsh College, on his new 
appointment as president of the newly formed Michigan Virtual 
University.
  Dr. Spencer has brought new ideas, enthusiasm, and a love for 
innovative learning to Walsh College. His vision of the future of Walsh 
College had no limits. And while he helped make Walsh College a world-
class business institution, he made sure to showcase the brilliance and 
innovation of the students and faculty. This is a man who is not only 
creative and thoughtful, but willing to share credit that he deserves 
with many, many others.
  I, personally, will hate to see David leave Walsh College. He has 
been an invaluable partner to me and my office in our efforts to reach 
out to and learn more about the Michigan business community. We worked 
hand-in-hand on an annual small business conference through which I 
have gathered extremely valuable information about the needs of the 
business community. On many occasions, I have been able to use the 
information I gathered at these conferences as examples during 
legislative debates. These conferences have also helped illustrate to 
me the most important legislative priorities of the business community. 
David Spencer was invaluable in putting together these innovative, 
informative conferences.
  David is one of those people who believes anything is possible 
through technology. I am confident that he is the right person to lead 
the Michigan Virtual University. Walsh College will surely miss him. My 
staff and I will miss having him here, but I am hopeful that his new 
position as president of the Michigan Virtual University we will have 
many new opportunities to work together.
  I wish Dr. David Spencer much continued success.

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