[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 150 (Wednesday, November 17, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1952]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   RECOGNIZING DR. M. RICHARD SHAINK

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                          HON. DALE E. KILDEE

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 17, 2010

  Mr. KILDEE. Madam Speaker, on Friday October 22, the Association of 
Community College Trustees awarded the 2010 Marie Y. Martin Chief 
Executive Award to Dr. M. Richard Shaink, the president and Chief 
Executive Officer of Mott Community College in Flint, Michigan. At 
their Annual Community College Leadership Congress the Association 
named him the best community college president/CEO in North America. 
The citizens of Flint will hold a reception in his honor tomorrow to 
celebrate this achievement.
  Dr. Shaink has served as President of Mott Community College since 
March 31, 2000. When he assumed the leadership position at the school, 
Dr. Shaink was faced with stabilizing the school and improving its 
financial position. He led the fight to bring increased revenue to the 
school, fought for federal, state and private foundation grants and at 
the same time instituted cost saving measures across the campus. A 
proponent of economic development, he identified the needs of employers 
in the community and spearheaded the construction of the college's 
Regional Technology Center to prepare students to enter the workforce. 
Prior to winning this award, Dr. Shaink was named the 2010 Central 
Regional Chief Executive Officer for the Midwest and Canadian 
Provinces.
  Madam Speaker, the Association of Community College Trustee Awards 
are given to those educators that have made extraordinary contributions 
to their colleges and higher education. The selection of Dr. Shaink as 
the best community college president in North America is a testament to 
his leadership, innovation, enthusiasm and commitment to making Mott 
Community College a powerhouse of learning. Flint is fortunate to have 
Dr. Shaink and his wife, Sally, live in the area and provide an example 
of excellence to the next generation. I congratulate him for receiving 
this award and ask the House of Representatives to join me in 
applauding his work in the field of education.

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