[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 47 (Wednesday, March 24, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E478-E479]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             DR. ROYCE MONEY--ABILENE CHRISTIAN UNIVERSITY

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                              HON. TED POE

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, March 24, 2010

  Mr. POE of Texas. Madam Speaker, I would like to recognize a man that 
has tirelessly served the great state of Texas and tens of thousands of 
university students at my alma mater, Abilene Christian University. It 
is rare that a person selflessly gives of himself and his family for 
the good of others, and I am pleased to acknowledge my esteemed 
colleague and dear friend Dr. Royce Money, a true example of a lifetime 
servant-leader.
  Dr. Money is the 10th president (1991-2010) of Abilene Christian 
University, and has served the university in various capacities for 
nearly three decades. He will be transitioning on May 31, 2010 to 
continue his university service in a new role as chancellor. He will be 
greatly missed as ACU's 10th president for his visionary leadership and 
personal commitment to modeling ACU's mission of ``Educating students 
for Christian service and leadership throughout the world.''
  Dr. Money, like myself, was born in Temple, Texas. Interestingly, my 
grandmother, Lucy Hill, was his Sunday school teacher when he was a 
child. Dr. Money comes from a long line of faith, with a strong work 
ethic and a generous spirit. These values have served him throughout 
his childhood into his professional life.
  During Dr. Money's tenure, the campus has taken on a massive building 
program. ACU has become a first class institution. It truly is a 
university set on a hill in West Texas that shines influence throughout 
the world.
  Dr. Money says that one of the most pivotal roles as president is to 
tell the story of ACU to as many people who will listen. He is an 
ambassador for this unique university.
  Dr. Money's story in higher education began at Abilene Christian in 
1960 where he enrolled as an undergraduate student and served as vice 
president of the Students' Association his senior year. In 1964, he 
earned a Bachelor of Arts degree and went on to earn a Master of 
Divinity degree in 1967 from ACU. He completed his Doctorate of 
Philosophy in religion in 1975 from Baylor University and in 1982 he 
earned an additional Master of Science degree in human development from 
the University of Nebraska.
  After completing his education, Dr. Money joined the Abilene 
Christian faculty in 1981 as an associate professor of marriage and 
family therapy. In 1986, he became chairman of the undergraduate Bible 
and ministry department and then became chair of the graduate Bible and 
ministry department in 1987.
  Just a year later in 1988, Dr. Money became vice president and 
provost of the university, and since 1991, he has been ACU's 10th 
president. Though his primary roles within the university have changed 
over the years, Dr. Money has always remained committed to the 
classroom, serving as a professor of the College of Biblical Studies. 
He plans to continue teaching after retirement through study abroad 
trips to Oxford and Leipzig with his wife Pam.
  On January 23, 1965 Dr. Money married Pam Handy in San Antonio, 
Texas. Dr. Money and his wife Pam are both extremely committed to 
education. Mrs. Money, a licensed

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marriage and family therapist has served as an adjunct professor in the 
College of Biblical Studies while taking on various duties and 
privileges as First Lady of ACU. As education has played an invaluable 
role in their lives, Dr. and Mrs. Money want to provide other young, 
achieving minds with the same opportunities they have had. The recently 
established Royce and Pam Money Fund for Excellence in Education 
provides scholarships for top-ranking students to continue their 
educational endeavors at ACU with a goal of $1.9 million in aid.
  Royce and Pam are deeply involved in the university community. They 
frequently extend a personal invitation to students to share a meal 
together. It is not uncommon to find Dr. Money eating lunch in the Bean 
Cafeteria with students, getting their perspective. The Moneys are both 
committed members of the Church of Christ and attend University Church 
of Christ, which is directly across the street from the university.
  Dr. Money has enriched the educational system across Texas and 
throughout the country through memberships, chairmanships and board 
positions. More importantly, lives have been influenced in a positive 
way because students crossed paths with this remarkable man--Royce 
Money.
  Beyond his commitment to academia, Dr. Money is an esteemed author, 
an outstanding role model and community member. He has served as chair 
of Abilene Chamber of Commerce and as president of the Lone Star 
Conference, as well as in positions on countless other boards 
throughout the community. Dr. Money's dedication to the community was 
honored when he was named Abilene's Citizen of the Year in 2007.
  I am humbled to have had the pleasure to know Royce and Pam during my 
time on the board at ACU. Dr. Money is a man of integrity, who lives by 
his principles and stands up for his beliefs. Dr. Money will always 
hold a place in the hearts and minds of everyone whose life he has 
touched.
  We honor Dr. and Mrs. Money for their lifetime service to this 
educational institution whose university goal is to ``Change the 
World.'' We look forward to seeing more great things come in the story 
of Abilene Christian University as Dr. Royce Money's influence does in 
fact help university students to change the world for the better.
  And that's just the way it is.

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