[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 81 (Friday, June 17, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1260]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF JOHN YANKEY, PH.D.

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, June 16, 2005

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Dr. John Yankey, the Leonard W. Mayo Professor of Family and Child 
Welfare at the Mandel School of Applied Social Sciences, Case Western 
Reserve University, upon his retirement. His dedication, articulation, 
and energy toward the education of his students, social and 
organizational research, and the advancement of social justice touch 
all who come in contact with him and his work.
  Dr. Yankey is a nationally renowned researcher and scholar in 
multiple areas, including the public human services sector, development 
of strategic alliances and fundraising among nonprofit organizations, 
and the related field of strategic planning. During his past 32 years 
as a professor, he has directed local and national studies in these and 
other areas. Dr. Yankey was instrumental in founding the Mandel 
School's Center for Public Sector Leadership, Fundraising Academy, and 
the Mandel Center for Non-Profit Organizations.
  Professor Yankey taught diverse groups of students and consistently 
received the highest levels of student feedback and appreciation as 
evidenced by multiple Outstanding Teacher of the Year Awards. Though he 
primarily taught graduate social work students, he also worked with 
many public officials through the Ohio Executive Institute, an 
organization he helped to create and direct, as well as the leadership 
of many non-profit organizations.
  Dr. Yankey has held several leadership and advisory positions with 
organizations such as the American Public Welfare Association and the 
Ohio Chapter of the National Association of Social Workers. He has 
authored numerous publications and several popular text books including 
Skills for Effective Management of Nonprofit Organizations, which has 
become an important text for social work and nonprofit education 
programs.
  Prior to his service at Case Western Reserve University, Dr. Yankey 
advanced through the West Virginia Department of Welfare from a part-
time caseworker to the Assistant Commissioner for Welt Virginia's Child 
Welfare program. He has an undergraduate background in both secondary 
education and in the Baptist faith.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in recognizing Dr. John 
Yankey for his immeasurable contribution to the public and private 
human services sectors, the body of academic research and insight which 
he formed, and his drive to and success in shaping future leaders and 
professionals in human service-related fields.

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