[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 73 (Friday, May 21, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E947]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. ROBERT DOLPHIN

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                           HON. SCOTT McINNIS

                              of colorado

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 20, 2004

  Mr. McINNIS. Mr. Speaker, it is truly a privilege to take this 
opportunity to pay tribute to Dr. Bob Dolphin, a man who for over 40 
years has had a distinguished career in education and public service. 
After 20 years of service, Bob will be stepping down from his position 
as President of Fort Lewis College. As Bob celebrates his retirement, I 
wish to join with the citizens of Colorado in acknowledging all that he 
has accomplished at Fort Lewis College.
   Bob arrived at Fort Lewis College in 1984 as Dean of the School of 
Business and a Professor of Finance. In 1986, he became acting Vice 
President for Business and Finance, and successfully saw the school 
through a major financial crisis in that same year. He began his 
service as President in July, 2002, and in his first year as President 
transitioned the school from part of the Colorado State University 
system into an independent college. He has also done much for the 
future of the college, erecting eight new buildings, completing 
renovations, and wiring the entire campus for high-speed Internet 
service. For his service to the college and community, Bob received the 
Citizen of the Year Award in 1999 from the Durango Area Chamber Resort 
Association as well as the 2002 Achievement Award from Fort Lewis 
College.
   Bob's active participation and involvement in the community is 
evident through his service on numerous boards, commissions and 
committees. He was President of the Durango Area Chamber Resort 
Association in 1988, a member of the Durango City Council from 1989 to 
1993, Mayor of Durango in 1993, and chair of Southwest Colorado's 
United Way campaign throughout the mid 1990s. He also served on the 
Library Advisory board, and the Board of Directors of the Bank of 
Durango.
   Mr. Speaker, it is quite clear that Dr. Robert Dolphin is a person 
who has exemplified a strong commitment and dedication toward his 
life's pursuit of excellence in education and public service. His 
incredible devotion and passion for contributing towards the betterment 
of the Fort Lewis College and Durango community is worthy of 
recognition before this body of Congress and this nation. It is my 
distinct pleasure to honor Bob here today, and wish him and his wife 
Nancy all the best in their future endeavors.

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