[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 191 (Thursday, December 13, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2571]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING WALSH COLLEGE AND THE DEDICATION OF THE JEFFERY W. BARRY 
                                 CENTER

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, December 13, 2007

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Madam Speaker, I want to recognize Walsh College of 
Accountancy and Business Administration in Troy, Michigan as they 
dedicate the newest addition to their campus, the Jeffery W. Barry 
Center on December 14, 2007.
  When Walsh College was founded in 1922, it was a specialized 
accounting institute that taught 150 students in Detroit. However, it 
wasn't until 1970, when Walsh's third president, Jeffery W. Barry, took 
over that the school grew into what we see today. Under Mr. Barry's 
leadership, Walsh College transformed from a small specialized 
institute into a business college granting bachelors and masters 
degrees.
  When Mr. Barry stepped down in 1991, Walsh had an enrollment of over 
3,300 students. However, since his tenure Walsh's enrollment has 
continued to grow and today has over 4,500 students with campuses in 
Troy, Novi, and Clinton Township. In addition, Walsh offers over twenty 
different bachelors and masters degrees, and certifications.
  The culmination of Mr. Barry's vision will be the new Jeffery W. 
Barry Center which will open for classes in the winter of 2008. The 
36,000 square foot, environmentally sustainable Barry Center features 
an expanded, modern library, an auditorium, and additional classrooms. 
It is designed to meet the U.S. Green Building Council's Leadership in 
Energy and Environmental Design ratings for water and energy 
efficiency, pollution control, recycling, and indoor environmental 
quality.
  Mr. Barry passed away on July 8, 2006, but his spirit lives on. The 
Barry Center embodies his legacy of educational outreach and 
excellence, as it doubles the size of Walsh's main campus. In addition, 
this fall Walsh will be offering its first ever doctoral degree, a 
Doctor of Management in Executive Leadership.
  Madam Speaker, today I commend Walsh College for their continued 
commitment to Jeffery W. Barry's vision. I wish them luck and 
prosperity as they dedicate this new edition, and hope for many years 
of success.

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