[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 132 (Tuesday, December 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2071]
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            IN HONOR AND RECOGNITION OF DR. MARK H. COLLIER

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                        HON. DENNIS J. KUCINICH

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 5, 2006

  Mr. KUCINICH. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in honor and recognition of 
Dr. Mark H. Collier, a distinguished leader and man of rich faith and 
vision whose unparalleled commitment to the Baldwin-Wallace College 
community, especially the learning, growth, and development of its 
student body, has touched the lives of all at B-W.
  Dr. Collier, the seventh president of Baldwin-Wallace, has served in 
this capacity since 1999. Prior to assuming this role, he served as 
Vice President for Academic Affairs and Dean of the College for 18 
years. He guided the curriculum and instruction, enrollment, continuing 
education, and multicultural affairs with strength, passion, and vigor. 
Dr. Collier came to B-W in 1974 as chaplain and professor of religion, 
before serving as pastor of the North Olmsted United Methodist Church. 
His academic expertise and contributions are equally significant.
  During his time leading Baldwin-Wallace, he led multiple planning 
efforts, including a campus-wide master plan, which have enhanced 
Baldwin-Wallace's ability to continue to achieve its mission in the 
future. He continued to shape the culture of Baldwin-Wallace to reflect 
values of diversity, expression, global interconnectedness, and 
spirituality. His numerous accomplishments are not only reflected in 
the success of the college and campus atmosphere, but perhaps most 
important, in the societal contributions of its students and graduates.
  In addition to serving Baldwin-Wallace, Dr Collier's considerable 
commitment to the Cleveland-area community and beyond is evident in his 
volunteer work with the United Way, Leadership Cleveland, the Greater 
Cleveland Roundtable, and groups.
  Mr. Speaker and colleagues, please join me in honor and recognition 
of Dr. Mark H. Collier, as he leaves the post of President of Baldwin-
Wallace College in Berea, Ohio, an academic institution which I know 
has benefited in tremendous ways through his time, effort, and 
leadership throughout the past 31 years.

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