[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 43 (Thursday, April 6, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E537]
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                   IN APPRECIATION OF DR. GLEN FENTER

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                           HON. MARION BERRY

                              of arkansas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, April 5, 2006

  Mr. BERRY. Mr. Speaker, I rise here today to pay tribute to one of my 
great friends, Dr. Glen Fenter, President of Mid-South Community 
College, and the vision behind the economic renaissance converging in 
Arkansas' Delta. Glen is a true leader, who has accomplished more over 
the past decade than most will accomplish in a lifetime.
  As a graduate of Hendrix College with an Ed.D. from the University of 
Arkansas, Glen is committed to bringing educational opportunities to 
some of Arkansas' poorest counties. A former principal of West Memphis 
High School, Glen accepted the challenge in 1992 to establish a new 
community college in Crittenden County. After securing local funding, 
and working with architects and board members to develop a master plan 
for $40 million of renovations, construction, and equipment, Glen led 
MidSouth Community College toward accreditation in 1998.
  Glen's vision has not only enhanced the quality of education in 
Arkansas' Delta, but made a considerable impact on the surrounding 
business community. Since Glen accepted the position of President at 
Mid-South Community College, automobile companies have begun to notice 
the great possibilities in the region. They watched Glen secure 
millions of dollars for workforce training programs at the college, and 
they are excited at the possibility of working with highly skilled 
graduates prepared for careers in the automobile industry.
  Thanks to the tireless commitment of Glen and his staff at Mid-South 
Community College, the Arkansas Delta has transformed into a place full 
of economic opportunity. I ask my colleagues in the U.S. House of 
Representatives to join me in thanking Glen for his selfless work on 
behalf of all the residents in our community. We are fortunate to have 
such a strong leader, a true friend, and a great American working to 
improve the quality of life in Arkansas.

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