[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 100 (Monday, July 19, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1417]
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                    TRIBUTE TO DR. DIETHER HAENICKE

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, July 19, 2004

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to Dr. Diether Haenicke 
who today received the 2004 Red Rose Citation for outstanding community 
service from the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo, Michigan. A dedicated and 
selfless individual, Diether has tirelessly served and greatly impacted 
the quality of life of countless individuals throughout the state of 
Michigan.
  During his distinguished service as president of Western Michigan 
University from 1985 to 1998, Deither inspired and impassioned students 
and colleagues alike. For many years I have looked upon Diether not 
only as a voice of knowledge and insight, but also as a friend. Despite 
his retirement, he continues to be an active voice in the community.
  Diether spent a career devoted to extensive charity and loyalty to 
local individuals and the community as a whole. Whether one looks at 
his service and leadership at the Kalamazoo Institute of Arts, as 
commissioner of the Education Commission of the States, or on the Board 
of Trustees for Bronson Methodist Hospital, Diether has a long history 
of benefiting the communities of Southwest Michigan.
  Since 1945, the Rotary Club of Kalamazoo has annually presented the 
Red Rose Citation to outstanding members of the community, and I can 
think of no one more fitting to receive this great honor than Diether. 
I extend my very best wishes to Diether and his family.

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