[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 155 (Monday, October 15, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2138]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DR. BERNARD SLIGER

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                           HON. JASON ALTMIRE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Monday, October 15, 2007

  Mr. ALTMIRE. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to the late Bernard 
F. Sliger, Ph.D., who served as Florida State University's President 
from 1977 to 1991.
  Dr. Sliger will be remembered for his outstanding academic service to 
the university, as well as for his commitment to FSU's students. During 
his tenure, student enrollment at Florida State increased by nearly 
one-third. Dr. Sliger was especially proud to establish the FAMU-FSU 
College of Engineering and to initiate the Panama City Campus.
  Dr. Sliger also led the university to its prominent rise in 
intercollegiate athletics. Under his leadership, Florida State 
University decided to join the Atlantic Coast Conference. As a 1990 
graduate and former student-athlete at Florida State, I am proud and 
thankful for these achievements.
  His colleagues remember Dr. Sliger for his easygoing nature and love 
for his school and his students. I will always remember the annual ice 
cream socials at his residence that brought together students, faculty, 
and administrators. It was considered one of the highlights of the year 
among students.
  Dr. Sliger is survived by his wife, Greta, and four children, and I 
want to commend Dr. Sliger in their honor for his noble service to 
Florida State University.

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