[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 65 (Wednesday, April 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E689-E690]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                 PAYING TRIBUTE TO DR. DONALD C. MOYER

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                           HON. JON C. PORTER

                               of nevada

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 23, 2008

  Mr. PORTER. Madam Speaker, it is my distinct pleasure to rise today 
to honor Dr. Donald C. Moyer by entering his name in the Congressional 
Record, the official record of the proceedings and debates of the 
United States Congress since 1873. Today I honor the life of Dr. Donald 
C. Moyer.
  Dr. Moyer was the first official president of the institution called 
Nevada Southern University which is now the University of Nevada Las 
Vegas (UNLV). Dr. Moyer served first as chancellor, and then as 
president from 1964 to 1968. Moyer spent much of his time working with 
students to elevate the campus experience, and he remained active in 
the university throughout his life, attending school ceremonies and 
functions.
  During his tenure, the first on-campus housing facility, Tonopah 
Hall, was built. He also secured funds for other buildings, including 
the original Student Union, which was later dedicated to him. Dr. Moyer 
is credited for establishing the College of Hotel Administration. He 
raised money for the Performing Arts Center, and laid the groundwork 
for intercollegiate football. Additionally, Dr. Moyer worked to create 
the Nevada Southern Land Foundation, which used State funds to buy much 
of the 334-acre campus that UNLV has today. The UNLV Alumni Association 
was also created under his guide.

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  Donald was married to his wife, Jewel, for 65 years. He had two 
daughters, seven grandchildren, and nine great grandchildren.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to honor the ``Original UNLV Rebel'' Dr. 
Donald Moyer for his contributions to higher education and to the 
southern Nevada community.

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