[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 52 (Tuesday, April 26, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E775]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         HONORING DELTA COLLEGE PRESIDENT DOCTOR PETER D. BOYSE

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 26, 2005

  Mr. KILDEE. Mr. Speaker, Mr. Camp, Mr. Stupak and I rise together to 
pay tribute to Dr. Peter D. Boyse, a visionary educator who will retire 
July 31, 2005, after 17 years of dedicated service to Delta College and 
the community it serves. Friends and colleagues will gather June 10 to 
honor his dedication and his many accomplishments.
  Dr. Boyse came to Delta College in July 1988 as executive vice 
president and became president in January 1993. During his tenure, 
Delta College has completed a $26 million renovation of its computer 
and science laboratories, and its library, and a $42 million renovation 
and addition to its Technical Trade and Manufacturing Complex. These 
renovations place Delta College on the cutting edge of training for 
tomorrow's jobs in the sciences and in manufacturing.
  Delta College, which serves the people of Bay County, Midland County 
and Saginaw County, as well as many others from surrounding counties in 
Mid-Michigan, has grown to be one of our Nation's leading community 
colleges under the guidance of Dr. Boyse. Support for Delta College 
within that community is demonstrated by the passage of a renewal of an 
operating millage with an unprecedented 70 percent approval.
  Dr. Boyse's visionary leadership has brought about growth in both the 
size and stature of Delta College. Through its Corporate Services arm, 
the college has helped people all across the United States to grow and 
succeed in their careers. His influence as an administrator and a 
leader in the field of higher education will be felt for many years to 
come.
  Mr. Speaker, we ask that all of our colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives join us today in recognizing Dr. Peter D. Boyse for his 
exceptional leadership. His guiding hand has helped shape Delta College 
into a truly world class institution of higher education. We wish Dr. 
Boyse all the best in retirement and hope for his continued involvement 
in our community.

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