[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 16 (Monday, February 25, 2002)]
[Senate]
[Page S999]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


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                      TRIBUTE TO ROBERT L. TAYLOR

 Mr. McCONNELL. Madam President, I rise today to pay tribute to 
a good friend, successful scholar, and respected community leader, 
Robert L. Taylor. Bob recently announced that he will retire from his 
position as Dean of the College of Business and Public Administration 
at the University of Louisville. I want to thank Bob for his many years 
of service to the State of Kentucky and to the Nation.
  Since Bob first came to UofL in 1984, the Business School has soared 
to new heights. Under Bob's leadership, the School has grown to include 
new undergraduate programs, as well as a masters of business 
administration, the masters of public administration, and a doctoral 
program in urban affairs. Thanks to Bob's vision, the School has also 
developed a top notch entrepreneurship program which has garnered 
national attention and has been recognized by Success Magazine as one 
of the best programs in America.
  As much as he is recognized for his professional success, Bob is also 
a widely respected leader in the Louisville business community. Never 
one to seek the spotlight, Bob has repeatedly worked behind the scenes 
to facilitate communication among diverse groups in the community. He 
has helped bring people together time and time again such as with his 
work in helping develop Greater Louisville, Inc., and Leadership 
Louisville. Bob has played a critical role in the economic development 
of the Louisville area and his many contributions are greatly 
appreciated.
  Prior to coming to the University of Louisville, Bob led a 
distinguished 20-year career in the United States Air Force. His 
military service began in 1961 when he was commissioned through the Air 
Force ROTC program. During his last ten years in the military, Bob was 
a professor at the U.S. Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, 
Colorado. In 1981 he retired from the Air Force with the rank of 
lieutenant colonel.
  Although he will be retiring from his full time position as Dean of 
the Business School, Bob will continue to remain very active. In 2003, 
he has plans to spend time conducting research, studying and teaching. 
Ultimately, Bob intends to return to UofL in 2004 to teach at the 
Business School.
  Bob Taylor's time as Dean of the College of Business and Public 
Administration at the University of Louisville may be coming to an end 
but his record of unwavering service will continue on for many years. 
On behalf of this body, I thank him for his dedication and 
contributions to Kentucky and this nation, and sincerely wish him and 
the entire Taylor family the very best as he moves into this next phase 
of life.

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