[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 68 (Tuesday, June 6, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4556-S4557]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNITION OF CHANCELLOR ROBERT KHAYAT'S INDUCTION INTO THE 
                    MISSISSIPPI SPORTS HALL OF FAME

  Mr. LOTT. Mr. President, I rise today to congratulate my close 
friend, Robert Khayat. On March 9, 2000, Chancellor Khayat was inducted 
into the Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame. I want to recognize 
Chancellor Khayat not just because of his recent induction into this 
prestigious group, but also for his dedication to the State of 
Mississippi.
  Robert Khayat played college baseball and football at our mutual alma 
mater, the University of Mississippi. Playing catcher for Ole Miss, he 
led the team to two consecutive SEC Baseball Championships. A two-time 
All SEC player, Bob Khayat earned three letters in his sophomore, 
junior, and senior years.
  During Bob Khayat's college football career he demonstrated a 
definitive leadership role. At the position of place-kicker, ``Golden 
Toe,'' as he was called, led the Rebels' extraordinary football team to 
many a victory. His name is forever in the University of Mississippi's 
history books as one of the greatest place kickers to set foot on the 
Ole Miss campus. Coach John Vaught's team secured many victories 
because of Bob Khayat's athletic ability. He was selected as the place-
kicker on the Ole Miss Team of the Century.
  After graduating from Ole Miss, Bob Khayat played professional 
football for the Washington Redskins. In his time with the Redskins he 
scored 204 points, tied the all-time Redskins record for most field 
goals made in a single game, and was voted into the Pro Bowl. In 
recognition of his great achievements, the NFL presented Bob Khayat 
with the 1998 Career Achievement Award for his accomplishments on and 
off the field.
  While performing in the NFL, Robert Khayat pursued his law degree at 
the University of Mississippi Law School. After graduating third in his 
class and earning his Juris Doctorate degree in 1966, Bob Khayat 
entered private practice in Pascagoula, Mississippi. In 1969 he became 
a law professor at Ole Miss.
  From 1980 to 1981, Bob Khayat took a leave of absence to pursue a 
Masters of Law degree, which he received from Yale Law School. 
Returning to teach at Ole Miss Law School, he was promoted to Associate 
Dean before serving as Vice Chancellor for University Affairs in 1984. 
In 1994 he served as interim athletic director before becoming the 
University of Mississippi's 15th Chancellor.
  Chancellor Robert Khayat plays an instrumental role for the State of 
Mississippi. He is known for his tireless leadership which he has 
exemplified as a student, an athlete, a professor and

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finally as Chancellor of the University of Mississippi. Chancellor 
Khayat's character is a tremendous asset to Ole Miss. As a person, he 
is a role model for all who know him.
  Mr. President, on behalf of my fellow Mississippians, I would like to 
commend Chancellor Khayat for his leadership, his accomplishments, and 
his continued dedication to making our home state a better place. While 
I am recognizing Chancellor Khayat for his induction into the 
Mississippi Sports Hall of Fame, his many talents and abilities 
distinguish him in countless other areas as well.

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