[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 109 (Thursday, September 7, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1667-E1668]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNITION OF DR. DENNIS SPELLMAN

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                           HON. W. TODD AKIN

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 7, 2006

  Mr. AKIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to state for the record how 
deeply saddened I am by the recent death of Dr. Dennis Spellman.
  As President of Lindenwood University in St. Charles Missouri since 
1989, Dr. Spellman leaves a legacy of success. His unique leadership 
style resulted in the tremendous growth of Lindenwood from a small 
struggling college, to the beautiful sprawling campus of almost 3,500 
students (living on campus) that it is today as Lindenwood University.

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  In my many conversations with Dr. Spellman over the past five and a 
half years, I was keenly aware of his convictions. He was a man of deep 
faith and commitment. He was a patriot and a proud American who made 
his life a reflection of what our forefathers intended in ``life, 
liberty and the pursuit of happiness''. His love and concern for the 
students and faculty under his charge was evident in the vigor and 
passion with which he approached every issue and hurdle he navigated.
  As the Congressman for Missouri's second district, I know I speak for 
many, especially those in St. Charles County who are the most direct 
beneficiaries of the many successes of Lindenwood University during Dr. 
Spellman's tenure, when I say, he will be greatly missed.

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