[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 78 (Thursday, May 27, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1131-E1132]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 IN RECOGNITION OF ELMER LEE CHANEY ON THE OCCASION OF HIS RETIREMENT 
                   FROM JACKSONVILLE STATE UNIVERSITY

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                             HON. BOB RILEY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 27, 1999

  Mr. RILEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Elmer Lee Chaney, 
Professor of Educational Psychology and Educational Resources at 
Jacksonville State University, Jacksonville, Alabama, on the occasion 
of his retirement from the university after 37 years.
  Elmer Chaney came to Jacksonville State University from North 
Carolina where he attained his Bachelor of Arts degree from Elon 
College and his Masters of Education and Guidance degree from the 
University of North Carolina. He was also certified as a Licensed 
Guidance Counselor in North Carolina. He started his teaching career as 
a teacher of English and French at Bethany High School and Wadesboro 
High School in North Carolina and was honored as Teacher of the Year at 
Bethany High School in 1958.

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  Elmer Chaney began his college teaching career at Jacksonville State 
University in 1962 as Assistant Professor of Educational Psychology. In 
addition to his duties as a professor, he has served on and chaired a 
number of committees at the university including screening committees 
for educational faculty members, the Committees for Educational 
Resources, the Off Campus Commuter College Committee, and the 
Assessment Committee.
  Elmer Chaney has also been involved in community activities. He has 
always been a fundraiser for Big Brothers and Big Sisters, but his 
greatest contribution to the community is his love of the reed organ. 
Mr. Chaney is an accomplished organist and carilloneur at the Church of 
St. Michael and All Angeles in Anniston, Alabama. He is a member of the 
Reed Organ Society and owns a number of outstanding instruments.
  Elmer Chaney has been a vital part of Jacksonville State University. 
His presence at the university is felt in so many ways. I salute him 
for his dedication to his students, to Jacksonville State University 
and to the field of Education.

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