[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 81 (Monday, June 14, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1096]
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                      HONORING KATHARINE C. LYALL

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 14, 2004

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Katharine C. Lyall, 
who served for more than 12 years as president of the University of 
Wisconsin System. Dr. Lyall's work has made an indelible mark on the 
great UW System, and her leadership will be missed by all when she 
retires this year.
  Dr. Lyall has dedicated her life's work to the promotion of people 
and knowledge. A professor of Economics, she held teaching posts at 
Syracuse University, Cornell University, and Johns Hopkins University 
before arriving at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. Dr. Lyall's 
commitment to education and to her field of study persisted long after 
her transition to university administration.
  Beyond her expertise in the study of economics and her strong 
administrative leadership, Dr. Lyall brought to the University of 
Wisconsin System a background in public service and policy. During the 
Carter administration, Dr. Lyall served as Deputy Assistant Secretary 
of the Department of Housing and Urban Development. She was later 
Director of Johns Hopkins' prestigious public policy program.
  Dr. Lyall's focus on public service and policy has served the 
University of Wisconsin System well. Her accomplished tenure saw the 
implementation of new diversity policies, increased enrollment, and 
continued distinction of an already outstanding public university 
system.
  In her dedication to access and excellence, in her tireless work for 
the University of Wisconsin, and in her wholehearted devotion to the 
democratic ideal in public education, Dr. Lyall exemplifies the 
Wisconsin Idea. She will be sorely missed.

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