[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 79 (Wednesday, June 15, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1240]
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                  TRIBUTE TO RETIRING DR. BOBBY PATTON

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                            HON. IKE SKELTON

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2005

  Mr. SKELTON. Mr. Speaker, it has come to my attention that a long and 
exceptionally distinguished career in the field of education will soon 
come to an end. Dr. Bobby Patton will be retiring from his position as 
President of Central Missouri State University on June 30 after six 
years of service to the University.
  Dr. Patton received a BA in Speech, Theatre, and English at Texas 
Christian University, a Masters in Speech and Drama at the University 
of Kansas, and a Doctorate in Speech Communication at the University of 
Kansas.
  Dr. Patton has had an exceptional career in education for many years. 
In 1967, Dr. Patton began his educational career at the University of 
Kansas as the Associate Chair and Acting Chair of the Department of 
Speech and Drama. In 1972, Dr. Patton continued his career at the 
University of Kansas as the Chair of the Department of Speech and 
Drama. In 1980, Dr. Patton was Chair of the Division of Communication 
and Theatre at the University of Kansas. After his twenty year career 
with the University of Kansas, Dr. Patton continued his educational 
career with California State University as the Dean of the School of 
Arts and Letters. Following his career at California State University, 
Dr. Patton served as the Vice President for Academic Affairs and 
Professor of Communication Studies at Wichita State University. In 
1999, Dr. Patton continued his educational career as the 13th president 
of Central Missouri State University.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Patton has served the field of education for over 
thirty-eight years. As he prepares for the next stage in his life, I am 
certain that my colleagues will join me in wishing him all the best.

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