[Congressional Record Volume 146, Number 105 (Monday, September 11, 2000)]
[Senate]
[Page S8340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 TRIBUTE TO ROBERT F. AND MIRIAM SMITH

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to Bob and Miriam Smith upon the recent dedication of the 
Norman S. and Lida M. Smith Academic Technology Center at Bentley 
College in Massachusetts.
  Bob and Miriam have a long history of philanthropy to the college. 
They have established numerous scholarship programs, many for deserving 
students from disadvantaged communities. Bob and Miriam's financial 
donation will give Bentley College the chance to enhance its business 
education program. As the retired chief executive officer of American 
Express Bank, Bob understands the value of a superior business 
education. Named in memory of Bob's parents, Norman and Lida Smith, the 
Center will give students the advantage of a business education 
enhanced by the most advanced technology available today.
  Bob's dedication to his alma mater is a testament to his integrity, 
hard work, and impressive business skills. In addition to the 
outpouring of generous financial donations, Bob's strategic guidance 
plan has supported the college through tough economic times and 
demographic changes, and continues to do so today.
  Without the support of generous citizens such as Bob and Miriam, our 
nation's colleges and universities would not have attained the 
leadership status in the world of academia that they currently enjoy. 
Bob and Miriam's donation gives Bentley College the competitive edge. 
It is an honor to serve them both in the United States Senate.

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