[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 131 (Tuesday, September 23, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1861]
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                   HONORING DR. WALTER STRONG, Ph.D.

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                         HON. GEORGE RADANOVICH

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 23, 2003

  Mr. RADANOVICH. Mr. Speaker I rise today to honor Dr. Walter Strong 
upon his celebration of 30 years in higher education administration at 
California State University, Stanislaus, and to congratulate him on his 
new position at Charles Drew Medical School. He will be honored at a 
reception on Thursday, September 25th in Stanislaus County in 
California.
  Dr. Strong considers himself ``imbued with a can-do spirit from the 
'60s'' and has dedicated his life to education, serving many 
communities throughout his career. Born in Brooklyn, New York, he 
received his education at State College of Environmental Studies at 
Syracuse University, Southern Illinois University, University of 
Nebraska, University of Illinois, and Golden Gate University. Dr. 
Strong has served as Assistant Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs, 
Assistant Vice President, Senior Vice President, and Executive Vice 
President at numerous colleges and universities. He has been the 
recipient of numerous honors and awards for excellence, performance, 
and community service. Dr. Strong saw one of his visions come to 
fruition with his leadership in the merger and consolidation of 
Meharry's Teaching Hospital with the city/county hospital of 
Metropolitan Nashville. In addition, Dr. Strong has twice co-chaired 
the Stanislaus County United Way fund drive, raising more than $7 
million.
  Dr. Strong's contributions to California State University, 
Stanislaus, and the community are abundant and appreciated by all. He 
presently serves as the Vice President for Development and University 
Relations, while also holding the position of Executive Officer for the 
University's Foundation. Dr. Strong is responsible for development, 
university relations, athletics, media relations, public affairs, 
marketing, community affairs, alumni relations, and all aspects of 
university fundraising at CSU Stanislaus.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Strong for his years of 
service and to thank him for his dedication to the students and the 
community. I invite my colleagues to join me in extending him best 
wishes for his future.

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