[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 21 (Wednesday, February 25, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E221]
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 TRIBUTE TO RETIRING SYRACUSE UNIVERSITY LEADERS KENNETH AND MARY ANN 
                                  SHAW

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                          HON. JAMES T. WALSH

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, February 25, 2004

  Mr. WALSH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in tribute to Chancellor Kenneth 
A. Shaw, Ph.D., and Associate to the Chancellor, Mary Ann Shaw, M.S. 
Both Dr. and Mrs. Shaw are retiring administrators at Syracuse 
University and active members of the central New York community.
  Kenneth A. Shaw has served as chancellor of Syracuse University with 
great honor since 1991. Prior to coming to Syracuse, Chancellor Shaw 
presided over the 26-campus University of Wisconsin system that serves 
more than 160,000 students. In addition, Dr. Shaw was chancellor of the 
Southern Illinois University system from 1979 to 1986, president of 
Southern Illinois University at Edwardsville from 1977 to 1979, and 
vice president and dean of Towson State University from 1969 to 1977.
  Dr. Shaw is the recipient of honorary degrees from Southern Illinois 
University at Edwardsville in 2002; Purdue University, 1990; Illinois 
State University, 1987; Illinois College, 1986; and Towson State 
University, 1979. He was also awarded the NCAA's Silver Anniversary 
Award in 1986 and received the Advancement and Support of Education's 
District II Chief Executive Leadership Award.
  Recently Chancellor Shaw was elected chairman of the Metropolitan 
Development Association, a regional development, planning, and research 
organization including a 12-county area in upstate New York. In 
retirement, Chancellor Shaw plans on taking a more active role with the 
association.
  Mary Ann Shaw is the associate of the chancellor of Syracuse 
University and has held this position since 1991. At Syracuse 
University she works closely with the Office of Institutional 
Advancement and assists her husband, Chancellor Kenneth A. Shaw.
  During her tenure as associate, Mrs. Shaw has helped found and direct 
the University's Center for Public and Community Service, which 
promotes public and community service as a fundamental part of the 
teaching and learning experience. Mrs. Shaw was an original founder of 
the Syracuse University Literacy Corps, a cadre of SU students who 
tutor young students in local schools. Mrs. Shaw is currently the chair 
of the steering committee for the development of the Central New York 
Children's Hospital and was instrumental in the development of United 
Way's Success By Six. Mrs. Shaw has also been active as a member and/or 
officer of the following community organizations: Lifetime Healthcare, 
Inc., BlueCross BlueShield of Central New York, Inc., the Salvation 
Army of the Syracuse Area, Syracuse Stage, Syracuse Symphony, and 
Central New York Community Foundation.
  Chancellor Shaw has long been known among the Syracuse University 
student body for his accessibility and visibility not only in 
university activities, but in everyday student life. The chancellor has 
demonstrated his profound commitment to the education of students in 
many ways; none more significant than his connection and engagement 
with the Syracuse University student body.
  Upon hearing of the chancellor's plans to retire, the Syracuse 
University student newspaper, the Daily Orange, published an editorial 
that praised his willingness to defend the newspaper's freedom of 
speech and his consistent availability to answer questions and talk 
with the student writers. The editorial wrote that Chancellor Shaw 
`recognized the importance of an independent student voice amid a 
university of administrative voices.'
  The Shaws' dedication to the constant advancement of the resources 
and ideas available to students is reflected in the university's many 
academic achievements. Chancellor and Mrs. Shaw will leave a lasting 
influence on the relationship between the Syracuse community and the 
university. The success attained by the Shaws is attributed largely in 
part to their genuine concern and interest in providing an atmosphere 
that fosters growth and discovery.
  Both Chancellor and Mrs. Shaw have made a far-reaching impact on the 
students and faculty of Syracuse University as well as the surrounding 
community. Their leadership has elevated the educational curriculum and 
caliber of student attending and graduating from Syracuse University. 
Chancellor and Mrs. Shaw have set an educational precedent that 
solidifies Syracuse as a top collegiate program.
  On behalf of the students, faculty and community members of Syracuse, 
I extend my sincere gratitude for the dedication and service Chancellor 
Shaw and Mrs. Shaw have offered to the community. We look forward to 
their continued involvement in local civic and business organizations 
in retirement.

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