[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 124 (Friday, September 21, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1692-E1693]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    TRIBUTE TO DR. RONALD T. FARRAR

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 21, 2001

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Ronald 
T. Farrar of South Carolina, on the occasion of his retirement from the 
College of Journalism and Mass Communications at the University of 
South Carolina. Dr. Farrar is the epitome of what a college professor 
should be, and he is respected and loved by faculty and students alike.
  In 1986, Dr. Farrar became a professor of history, media law and 
introduction to journalism at the University of South Carolina, until 
assuming the position of interim dean in July of 1999. Dr. Farrar's 
career achievements speak for his dedicated service as an extraordinary 
college professor, teacher, administrator, mentor, and respected member 
of the media.
  After earning his Ph.D. in Journalism History from the University of 
Missouri in 1965, Dr. Farrar went on to serve as a professor/chairman 
in the journalism departments of Indiana University, Southern Methodist 
University, the University of Mississippi, and the University of 
Kentucky.
  Dr. Farrar served as a reporter, news editor, general manager and 
circulation manager of the Arkansas Democrat, Daily Press, Arkansas 
Gazette, and Daily Iowan newspapers. From 1957 to 1958, he served as 
2nd Lieutenant of the U.S. Army.
  Along with the many articles Dr. Farrar has authored and published, 
he has written such books as ``Reluctant Servant'' (Missouri, 1968); 
``Mass Media and the National Experience'', with John D. Stevens 
(Harper & Row, 1971); ``College 101'' (Peterson's Guides), 1985, 1988; 
``Mass Communication: An Introduction to the Field'' (West, 1988; 
Brown, 1995); ``The Ultimate College Profession: Walter Williams, 
Journalist to the World'' (Missouri, 1998).
  Dr. Farrar is deeply respected in the field of journalism and 
academics. His expertise and talent have earned him commissions to 
write numerous articles and conduct national studies. He has been 
awarded various grants and certificates of achievement, including the 
Distinguished Service Medal for Research in Journalism in 1969 by the 
Society of Professional Journalists for Reluctant Servant; The Story of 
Charles G. Ross. From 1971 to 1973, he was a consultant for continuing 
study of television audiences for the Pubic Broadcasting System. 
Faculties for the US government, private sectors and journalistic 
associations have been privileged to have him serve on their boards.
  His long career achievements include award research grants from the 
Kaltenborn Foundation, U.S. Steel Foundation, Harry S. Truman Library 
Institute, Indiana Research Foundation, Kentucky Press Association, 
Kentucky Humanities council, National Endowment for the Humanities, 
Sigma Delta Chi Foundation, University of Kentucky Research Foundation, 
University of South Carolina Research Foundation, Southern Regional 
Education Board, and Freedom forum.
  Dr. Farrar was appointed the Reynolds-Faunt memorial Professor in 
1986 and held that professorship until his retirement. He will now be 
recognized as Professor Emeritus.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask you and my colleagues to join me today in honoring 
Dr. Ronald T. Farrar for the incredible service he has provided through 
a lifetime in the academic community. I sincerely thank him for his 
outstanding contributions, congratulate him on his recent retirement, 
and wish him good luck and Godspeed in his future endeavors.

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