[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 112 (Friday, July 25, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1660]
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               HONORING THE CAREER OF MTSU'S HAROLD SMITH

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                            HON. BART GORDON

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, July 25, 2003

  Mr. GORDON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the outstanding 
career of Harold C. Smith, the director of Student Unions and 
Programming at Middle Tennessee State University, my alma mater. After 
35 years of service to the university and its students, Harold has 
decided to retire.
  Harold first came to the MTSU campus in my hometown of Murfreesboro, 
Tennessee, in 1963 as a student. From that point on, Harold was a 
fixture on campus and in the community. During his remarkable tenure at 
MTSU, Harold brought thousands of special events to the campus. 
Concerts featuring everyone from Elvis Presley to Garth Brooks have 
provided entertainment for scores of students and Middle Tennessee 
residents. Countless movies, seminars, festivals and everything else 
entertaining have also come to the campus as a result of Harold's 
dedication to his work.
  Not only did Harold provide the entire region with entertaining 
events, but he also taught thousands of MTSU graduates how to succeed 
as a professional in the entertainment industry. Harold's style and 
approach to the business were key to his ability to bring top-notch 
entertainment to Middle Tennessee. And those same attributes endeared 
Harold to all who worked with and learned from him.
  Harold's commitment and dedication to the university are unsurpassed. 
The MTSU community will sorely miss his influence and enthusiasm. I 
congratulate Harold for his untiring devotion to MTSU and its students. 
And I wish him the very best in his well-deserved retirement.

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