[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 10, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1753]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




CONGRATULATING MICHAEL M. CROW, RECIPIENT OF THE 2008 JERRY J. WISOTSKY 
                         TORCH OF LIBERTY AWARD

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                         HON. HARRY E. MITCHELL

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 10, 2008

  Mr. MITCHELL. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Michael 
Crow, recipient of the 2008 Jerry J. Wisotsky Torch of Liberty Award 
from the Anti-Defamation League. As President of Arizona State 
University, Dr. Crow has actively shown his commitment to the social, 
cultural, and environmental welfare of our community. Dr. Crow 
recognizes the important role that these factors play in strengthening 
and enhancing our quality of life.
  Throughout his time as President, Dr. Crow has led Arizona State 
University to set a new ``Gold Standard'' in education and research 
through the objectives of excellence, inclusion, and impact. Under the 
direction of Dr. Crow, ASU has helped address major concerns in 
Arizona, including environmental, health, social service, and 
immigration issues.
  Dr. Crow has served as President of ASU since July 2002, during which 
time he has pioneered the development of numerous major research 
initiatives and more than a dozen new interdisciplinary schools at 
Arizona State University. Through its more than 1,030 community 
outreach programs, ASU under Michael Crow is considered a leader in 
philanthropic efforts.
  I commend the Anti-Defamation League for selecting such a worthy 
recipient of this prestigious award to exemplify its mission of 
fighting social injustice. Based on his commitment to improving 
standards in higher education, Dr. Crow is more than deserving of this 
award from one of the nation's leading humanitarian organizations.
  Madam Speaker, please join me in recognizing Dr. Michael Crow's 
continued service to Arizona State University and our community.




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