[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 160 (Thursday, November 6, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2259]
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         HONORING DAN HEINLEN, OHIO STATE'S NUMBER ONE ADVOCATE

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 6, 2003

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I am privileged to join with my fellow 
graduates of the Ohio State University from across the country in 
honoring Dan Heinlen, who is retiring from his post as head of the Ohio 
State University Alumni Association.
  Dan's outstanding work on behalf of the university and its students, 
staff and alumni has earned him the unofficial title of Ohio State's 
number one advocate. As President and CEO of the alumni association for 
the past 30 years, he has seen the organization grow from 50 thousand 
members and a budget of less than $1 million to one that now represents 
almost 125,000 alumni worldwide with a budget of more than $6 million.
  A 1960 Ohio State graduate, Dan has served in a wide variety of 
positions under six university presidents. He is currently Secretary of 
the alumni association's Board of Directors, the Alumni Advisory 
Council and the Ohio State Student Loan Foundation, Inc. He is an ex 
officio member of the Ohio State University Foundation Board, its 
nominating committee, the University Trustees' Government Affairs and 
Outreach and Engagement Committees, sits on the Academy for 
Distinguished Teaching Executive Council and chaired the 2002 Ohio 
Presidents' Inter-University Council Alumni Advocacy Planning 
Taskforce.
  Dan is a pioneer and one of the most respected leaders in the field 
of alumni work, and is a frequent consultant to alumni associations 
across the country. He has also long been active in community and civic 
affairs.
  As Dan and his wife Gelene prepare for an exciting new phase of their 
lives, I know everyone connected with Ohio State will welcome his 
continued advice and support.

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