[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 104 (Monday, June 23, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1311]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                             DR. ALAN HARRE

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                        HON. PETER J. VISCLOSKY

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, June 23, 2008

  Mr. VISCLOSKY. Madam Speaker, it is with great admiration and 
gratitude that I stand before you today to recognize the many years of 
dedicated service of Dr. Alan Harre. Having known Alan for many years, 
I can truly say that he is one of the most committed, knowledgeable, 
and honorable citizens in Northwest Indiana. Nowhere has his knowledge 
and commitment been more evident than in his faithful service as 
President of Valparaiso University. Alan has served Valparaiso 
University with two decades of dedicated leadership, and he has been a 
constant fixture in the Valparaiso community. For his efforts, I would 
like to thank him and extend my best wishes for his retirement. A 
celebration honoring Dr. Harre's leadership and service will be held at 
Strongbow Inn Restaurant in Valparaiso, Indiana, on Thursday, June 26, 
2008.
  Dr. Alan Harre has spent his professional career improving the 
quality of life at Valparaiso University. Dr. Harre's Strategic Plan 
set goals for the university in every aspect of campus life. During his 
tenure, the university has built several new facilities, including: the 
Center for the Arts, Kallay-Christopher Hall, the Christopher Center 
for Library Information and Resources, and has broken ground for a new 
student union. Valparaiso University has also ranked within the top 
four in its class in U.S. News and World Report's rankings of America's 
Best Colleges under Harre's leadership. Dr. Harre also contributed to 
the development of three new Master of Science programs and established 
a Valparaiso University Phi Beta Kappa honor society chapter. Perhaps 
Dr. Harre's greatest on-campus achievement is the increasing of the 
endowment fund from $37 million to over $200 million.
  During his time at Valparaiso University, Alan has shared his 
unrivaled expertise and knowledge of his field with local 
organizations. Alan has served two terms on the Board for the Greater 
Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce and was named Distinguished Community 
Leader by the Chamber in 1998. He was a founding member of the Porter 
County Community Foundation and a co-founder of the non-profit group 
Rebuilding Together. Alan also has served as the Chairman of the 
Quality of Life Council, and in 2007, received the Council's Lifetime 
Achievement Award. Dr. Harre and his wife, Diane, are also creating the 
Alan and Diane Harre Scholarship Fund for Valparaiso University.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. Alan Harre has devoted his life to improving 
Valparaiso University and to serving the people of Northwest Indiana. 
At this time, I ask that you and all of my distinguished colleagues 
join me in commending him for his lifetime of service, perseverance, 
and dedication. I also ask that you join me in wishing him the best of 
health and happiness in the years to come.

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