[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 67 (Thursday, May 19, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1017]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      IN HONOR OF DR. KAREN HERZOG

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                         HON. KENNY C. HULSHOF

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, May 18, 2005

  Mr. HULSHOF. Mr. Speaker, on May 20th, East Central College in Union, 
Missouri will watch with pride as young men and women receive their 
diploma and enter the working world. Commencement is a joyous time 
filled with celebrations and happiness, but also sadness and 
trepidation as students begin their adult lives and careers in new 
cities, often leaving friends behind.
  East Central College's upcoming graduation will be no different. 
There will, however, be one major difference from previous 
graduations--it will mark the last time that Dr. Karen Herzog presides 
over her students in her official capacity as the college's President.
  As such, I rise today to honor Dr. Karen Herzog for her distinguished 
academic career and commitment to higher education. Dr. Herzog grew up 
in Carthage, Missouri and studied at Ozark Christian College in nearby 
Joplin where she earned a B.A. in literature. She subsequently earned a 
master's degree in American literature from Kansas State University and 
later a Ph.D. in higher education policy from the University of Kansas.
  Dr. Herzog started her academic career at the Metropolitan Community 
College District system located in the greater Kansas City area where 
she taught English. After fifteen years, Dr. Herzog moved into an 
administrative role at the college. She rose through the ranks and 
eventually assumed the position of Associate Vice Chancellor of 
Education. In 1999, East Central College offered Dr. Herzog the 
Presidency, which she accepted.
  For the past six years, Dr. Herzog has made an indelible mark on the 
students of East Central College and residents of Franklin County. She 
has chaired the Franklin County Economic Development Council and been a 
member of the Franklin County Family and Children Mental Health Board, 
the Washington 353 Redevelopment Corporation and the Union Rotary Club. 
While at East Central, Dr. Herzog established a centralized Learning 
Center for students, earned full ten-year accreditation from the North 
Central Association of Colleges and Schools and attained record 
enrollment levels. Dr. Herzog has clearly had a positive impact on the 
community, on East Central College, and most importantly, on the 
students that have received a quality education as a result of her 
efforts.
  It has been a pleasure working with Dr. Herzog and I wish her 
continued success in her future endeavors. Her dedication to Missouri's 
students is exemplary and deserving of commendation. For these reasons, 
it is my pleasure to rise and share her accomplishments with my 
colleagues.

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