[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 27 (Thursday, February 13, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E262]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO: J. THOMAS GILMORE

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                               speech of

                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 11, 2003

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today in 
order recognize Dr. J. Thomas Gilmore of Alamosa Colorado. Over the 
last seven years Dr. Gilmore has served as president of Adams State 
College in Alamosa, during which the college has experienced a period 
of dramatic growth and development.
  Dr. Gilmore, a native of the San Luis Valley, received his bachelor's 
and master's degrees in 1967 and 1968, from Adams State College. In 
1973, Tom became a member of the College's faculty in the School of 
Business and later earned his Ph.D. from Colorado State University in 
Economics. Dr. Gilmore served as the School of Business's Dean from 
1983 until 1993, during which time, he guided the school to receiving 
the first of Adam State's four Excellence in Education Awards. In 1993, 
he was named Vice President for External Affairs, and within that same 
year he became the Vice President for Administration. No sooner did Tom 
accept the position of Vice President, that he was named President of 
the College.
  Beginning in 1995, and throughout his entire tenure as President, Dr. 
Gilmore was preparing Adams State to become an independent institution. 
Under his direction, the school embarked on an ambitious building 
program constructing the first new building on its campus in more than 
25 years. After having built a new theater and remodeled the School of 
business, Dr. Gilmore had every student residence hall wired for 
internet access. Due to his desire to see more students get the best 
education possible, he enlarged the endowment to almost four times its 
original size. As Dr. Gilmore retires, it is clear that he has left 
Adams State College a stronger institution than he found it.
  Mr. Speaker, it is with honor that I recognize Dr. J. Thomas Gilmore 
before this body of Congress and this nation. His strong leadership has 
improved the quality of secondary as well as post-secondary education 
in the State of Colorado. Tom has truly been a valuable resource to the 
students and faculty of Adams State College. I thank him for his 
continued service to his community and the great State of Colorado.

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