[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 123 (Tuesday, September 21, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1900]
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                      IN HONOR OF ROBERT F. BUSBEY

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 21, 1999

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor of Robert F. Busbey 
and in recognition of Cleveland State University naming their 
natatorium the Robert F. Busbey Natatorium on October 2, 1999. I am 
honored to have been invited to this dedication ceremony.
  Beginning with his enrollment in 1946 to Fenn College, later 
Cleveland State University, Robert F. ``Bob'' Busbey has contributed 
more to the history of Cleveland State athletics than any other single 
individual. As a four-sport athlete (swimming, baseball, track, and 
fencing), he was Fenn College's first All-American and achieved this 
honor in both 1948 and 1949.
  After graduation, Mr. Busbey served as the head swimming coach at 
Cleveland State for 30 years. During his coaching tenure, Mr. Busbey 
was named the assistant swimming coach for the 1964 U.S. Olympic Team, 
served as chairman of the NCAA Swimming Committee, served as Cleveland 
State's athletics director, and was responsible for bringing five NCAA 
swimming championships to the Cleveland State natatorium.
  Robert Busbey's accomplishments led to his receiving the 1982 
National Collegiate and Scholastic Swimming Trophy, one of the sport's 
highest awards. Mr. Busbey served as the athletic director until 1990, 
developing a program of 18 intercollegiate sports and was a prime force 
in the planning and building of CSU's Physical Education Building, 
housing the world class natatorium. After serving as Cleveland State's 
Director of Athletics, Mr. Busbey served as the associate vice 
president for athletic affairs until his retirement in 1994. In 
recognition of his outstanding athletic legacy and generous support, 
Cleveland State University is honoring him by naming the natatorium the 
Robert F. Busbey Natatorium.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate Mr. Busbey on his many 
accomplishments and commemorate him for his continuous support of 
Cleveland State University.

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