[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 28 (Wednesday, March 13, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E331]
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                      HONORING ALISTAIR W. McCRONE

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                           HON. MIKE THOMPSON

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 13, 2002

  Mr. THOMPSON of California. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Alistair W. McCrone, President, Humboldt State University, Arcata, 
California, who, on April 11, 2002, is being honored by the Humboldt 
State University Alumni Association with the Distinguished Service 
Award on the occasion of his retirement.
  Dr. Alistair McCrone, a native of Regina, Saskatchewan, Canada, 
received his B.A. in geology from the University of Saskatchewan, his 
Master of Science degree from the University of Nebraska and his Ph.D. 
from the University of Kansas. He began his career as a petroleum 
geologist in western and sub-arctic Canada. For eleven years he taught 
geology at New York University. From 1970 to 1974 he served as academic 
vice president at the University of the Pacific.
  Dr. McCrone became the fifth President of Humboldt State University 
in 1974. Under his leadership, the university earned a notable 
reputation for academic excellence and innovative programs in higher 
education. During his distinguished tenure, Humboldt State University 
received national recognition for its participation in the Peace Corps, 
its programs in environmental studies and its high rate of graduates 
who later earn doctoral degrees, particularly in the sciences and 
engineering.
  Dr. McCrone and his wife, Judith Saari McCrone, are highly esteemed 
on the North Coast of California for their dedication and service to 
the community. In their honor, Humboldt State University established 
the Alistair and Judith McCrone Graduate Fellowship Fund in October 
2001. Dr. McCrone has emphasized the importance of graduate studies and 
has had the support of his colleagues in his wish to see the University 
become a leader in the field of graduate education.
  Alistair McCrone has earned many distinguished honors and awards for 
his accomplishments. He received the Erasmus Haworth Distinguished 
Alumnus Award from the University of Kansas in 2000. He is a Fellow of 
the Geological Society of America, the American Association for the 
Advancement of Science, and the California Academy of Sciences. He is a 
member of the board of directors of the American Association of 
University Administrators. In addition, he is a member of the Board of 
Directors of the California State Automobile Association and a Trustee 
of the California State Parks Foundation.
  Mr. Speaker, it is appropriate that on the occasion of his retirement 
we recognize Dr. Alistair W. McCrone for his vision and leadership and 
for his contributions and service to the people of our country.

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