[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 20, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E45]
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TESTIMONY ON DR. JAIRY C. HUNTER'S 25 YEARS OF SERVICE AS PRESIDENT OF 
                     CHARLESTON SOUTHERN UNIVERSITY

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                        HON. HENRY E. BROWN, JR.

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, January 20, 2010

  Mr. BROWN of South Carolina. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Dr. Jairy C. Hunter, Jr. for 25 years of service as President of 
Charleston Southern University. Dr. Hunter assumed his role as 
President in 1984 during a difficult time in the school's history, but 
through strong leadership and a clear vision, the new President led the 
school towards academic greatness.
  25 years later, Dr. Hunter's guidance produced record enrollment 
numbers, significant budget growth, and new degree and athletic 
programs, to name a few of his many accomplishments. Working with her 
husband, Sissy Hunter's dedication to the school has improved 
university relationships and made scholarship programs possible. 
Throughout the years, Dr. Hunter never lost sight of the school's 
Christian background and has kept faith at the forefront of Charleston 
Southern University's mission.
  Dr. Jairy and Sissy Hunter are respected leaders not only within the 
Charleston Southern University community, but throughout the city of 
Charleston. Dr. Hunter, thank you for your dedication to Charleston 
Southern University and your commitment to academic excellence in South 
Carolina's First District.

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