[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 106 (Friday, July 29, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1701]
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HONORING DON RANDEL, PRESIDENT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF CHICAGO ON BECOMING 
              PRESIDENT OF THE ANDREW W. MELLON FOUNDATION

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                          HON. DANIEL LIPINSKI

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 28, 2005

  Mr. LIPINSKI, Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Don Michael Randel, 
President of the University of Chicago, on his recent acceptance to the 
appointment as the president of the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation.
  Under his leadership of Don Randel, the University of Chicago has 
undergone a major process of rejuvenation through one of the most 
successful fundraising ventures in the university's history. With new 
building additions and upgraded research facilities, the University of 
Chicago enhanced its reputation of being one of the leading research 
institutions in the world.
  With over three decades of commitment to the arts and humanities, 
along with being the president of one of the top universities in the 
nation, Don Randel has made himself an outstanding candidate for the 
position to serve the Andrew W. Mellon Foundation. Before becoming 
president of the University of Chicago, Don Randel served the community 
of Cornell University for 32 years as a music professor, dean of the 
College of Arts and Sciences, and most prestigiously as the provost of 
Cornell University. For the past 5 years, Don Randel has served the 
University of Chicago, leading many efforts to improve and enhance the 
academics as well as the university's fundraising program.
  The Mellon Foundation was established in 1969 through the 
consolidation of the Old Dominion Foundation and the Avalon Foundation. 
It makes grants principally in five core areas: higher education and 
scholarship, library and scholarly communications, conservation and the 
environment, museums and art conservation, and the performing arts.
  It is my honor to recognize Don Michael Randel for his many 
achievements both within and outside of the academic community, 
fostering the growth of a leading research institution, and helping 
create change and promote progress in today's society.

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