[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 156 (Wednesday, December 7, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2466]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  TRIBUTE TO DR. WILLIAM C. RICHARDSON

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, December 7, 2005

  Mr. UPTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. William C. 
Richardson, who for the past ten years has shown great leadership and 
vision as the President and CEO of the W.K. Kellogg Foundation. 
Throughout his lustrous career, Bill has tirelessly worked for the 
betterment of his community and has significantly impacted countless 
individuals both professionally and personally. Although he will be 
retiring at the end of this year, the dedication and mission to promote 
and improve philanthropy that Bill has set forth will no-doubt continue 
long into the future.
  Dr. Richardson has been exceedingly active within the public, 
private, and non-profit sectors of society. He has served as president 
of the Johns Hopkins University, executive vice president and provost 
of Pennsylvania State University, and dean of the graduate school and 
vice provost for research of the University of Washington.
  In addition to his great work with the W.K. Kellogg Foundation and 
our institutions of higher education, Bill is a trustee of the Council 
of Michigan Foundations, a former chair and board member of the Council 
on Foundations, and a fellow of the American Academy of Arts and 
Sciences and the American Public Health Association.
  Dr. Richardson has received numerous honors throughout his 
distinguished career, and I am pleased to call him a friend. I have 
known Bill for a long time and have often looked towards his leadership 
for guidance. The great work that Bill and the Foundation have 
accomplished over the past 10 years has stretched throughout our 
country and world. The impact that Bill has had on countless 
communities throughout his career is truly awe inspiring. The folks of 
southwest Michigan are fortunate to call Bill a neighbor. On behalf of 
the Sixth District, I wish Bill and his family all the best in 
retirement--we are all better off because of his service.

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