[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 37 (Wednesday, March 29, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E445]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   RECOGNIZING DR. I. KING JORDAN FOR HIS CONTRIBUTIONS TO GALLAUDET 
         UNIVERSITY AND THE DEAF AND HARD OF HEARING COMMUNITY

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                               speech of

                         HON. JAMES R. LANGEVIN

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 28, 2006

  Mr. LANGEVIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the 
impressive career of Dr. I. King Jordan, as he retires from his 
presidency of Gallaudet University. For many years, Dr. Jordan has 
tirelessly served his community as an advocate and a champion for 
people who are deaf or hard of hearing. for the past 18 years, he has 
served as the president of the only institution of higher learning 
serving primarily deaf and hearing impaired students. I am proud to 
call Dr. Jordan a friend and honored to have had the opportunity to 
work with him in his capacity of university president over the years.
  Under Dr. Jordan's tenure as president, Gallaudet University has seen 
tremendous growth, with an increased endowment and strong progress in 
many academic areas. Dr. Jordan has raised awareness of the important 
educational contributions Gallaudet makes to the Nation and the world.
  As the first deaf president of Gallaudet University, Dr. Jordan 
served as a role model, as well as an advocate. One of his legacies at 
Gallaudet will be the President's Fellows program, which he established 
to increase the number of deaf and hearing impaired faculty. His 
unwavering support and belief that all individuals, regardless of 
disabilities, should be encouraged to fulfill their potential has 
inspired countless students, faculty and others in the deaf and hearing 
impaired community to work towards that end.
  Dr. Jordan has accomplished a great deal in his professional career. 
I am pleased to have this opportunity to acknowledge his service to 
Gallaudet and his efforts to improve the quality of life for 
individuals who are deaf and hearing impaired, and individuals with 
disabilities. I thank him for his dedication and I urge all of my 
colleagues to support H. Res. 680.

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