[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 137 (Monday, December 6, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2146]
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                         TRIBUTE TO RON EAGLIN

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                           HON. HAROLD ROGERS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, December 6, 2004

  Mr. ROGERS of Kentucky. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to a 
dedicated advocate of academic excellence, Mr. Ron Eaglin. After 
serving more than 12 years as president of Morehead State University, 
President Eaglin is retiring and embarking on a new stage of life. I 
want to express my deepest gratitude for his many contributions.
  President Eaglin has led a distinguished career in academia, playing 
a critical role in improving the lives of countless students from 
across my congressional district in Southern and Eastern Kentucky. 
Under his leadership, Morehead State University has taken great strides 
forward and garnered national recognition as one of the top public 
regional universities in the South.
  During President Eaglin's tenure, the University opened two regional 
campuses, worked toward the creation of Kentucky's first online degree 
program, created the Space Science Center, and developed only the 
fourth space science bachelor's degree in America. MSU also achieved 
its highest enrollments in the school's 117-year history, peaking at 
9,509 in the fall of 2003. Through his tireless efforts, the school's 
institutional endowment rose from $500,000 to $25 million. He's also 
overseen $75 million in capital construction projects, which have 
greatly enhanced MSU's campus. These are just a few of President 
Eaglin's many accomplishments.
  Mr. Speaker, I want to thank President Ron Eaglin for the time and 
effort he has invested in the lives of students in Kentucky, and for 
his friendship throughout the years. Although his days with Morehead 
State University are drawing to a close, I know his contributions will 
live on for many years to come. I want to wish him and his family all 
the best for this new chapter in life.

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