[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 54 (Monday, April 26, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E647-E648]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   TRIBUTE TO DR. LARRY EDWARD PENLEY

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                        HON. MARILYN N. MUSGRAVE

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 26, 2004

  Mrs. MUSGRAVE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Larry Edward 
Penley as the thirteenth President of Colorado State University and 
third Chancellor of the Colorado State University System.
  Dr. Penley came to Colorado State University from Arizona State 
University, where he served as the Dean of the W.P. Carey School of 
Business for 12 years. He also held the Robert Herberger Arizona 
Heritage Chair while he was a professor of management at Arizona State 
University.
  Dr. Penley earned his doctorate in management from the University of 
Georgia and a Bachelor's Degree in psychology and a Master's Degree in 
communication from Wake Forest University. Dr. Penley has also served 
on staff for many other colleges and universities, including University 
of Texas at San Antonio, Instituto Tecnologico y de Estudios Superiores 
de Monterrey, and Universidad de Carabobo in Venezuela.
  Colorado State University has contributed much economically, 
historically, and culturally to Fort Collins and the State of Colorado. 
With Dr. Penley serving as the President of CSU, the tradition, 
history, and distinct achievements of Colorado State University will be 
further exemplified.
  So far, with Dr. Penley serving Colorado State University, he has 
accomplished many goals, some of which include:
  Working to strengthen the university's profile as one of the Nation's 
finest public research universities;
  Making an effort to listen to students and faculty and enhance the 
quality of the undergraduate experience, including refinements to the 
first year semester;
  Focusing the institution's efforts on recruitment of Colorado's top 
high school students from the States, without regard for origin, 
background, or socioeconomic status;
  Launching a comprehensive strategic planning effort to position 
Colorado State University for success as a 21st century land grant 
university.
  As an alumnus of Colorado State University myself, and now 
representing CSU in the United States Congress, I have had a determined 
interest in CSU's mission to benefit our great State. I am proud to 
know that the tradition and excellence synonymous to Colorado State 
University will be carried on through the dedicated work of Dr. Larry 
E. Penley.
    

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