[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 19 (Tuesday, February 8, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E153]
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                 RECOGNIZING DR. ROBERT ``BOBBY'' FONG

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                           HON. ANDRE CARSON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, February 8, 2011

  Mr. CARSON of Indiana. Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in 
recognizing Dr. Robert ``Bobby'' Fong for his outstanding contributions 
to Butler University and Indianapolis. Dr. Fong has served as President 
of Butler for the past 10 years. During his tenure he has been 
instrumental to the overall success of the university.
  Dr. Fong was born to working-class immigrant parents. Despite facing 
many hardships, he persevered and overcame adversity by getting a 
quality education. He graduated magna cum laude from Harvard University 
in 1973 before earning his doctorate in English Literature from the 
University of California, Los Angeles in 1978. Dr. Fong immediately 
turned around and used his education and experiences to inspire others 
through teaching.
  When he came to Butler as president in 2001, Dr. Fong took an active 
approach to leadership by implementing and completing successful 
strategic and budgetary plans. In addition, Dr. Fong oversaw 
improvements to Butler's infrastructure and student housing, which have 
had positive impacts on the university and the surrounding communities.
  After 10 years of leadership at Butler, Dr. Fong has accepted a new 
position as president of Ursinus College in Pennsylvania where he will 
undoubtedly by successful in shaping the lives of even more students in 
pursuit of higher education. On behalf of the Seventh District of 
Indiana, I would like to thank Dr. Fong for his contributions and 
dedication to education. It is with a grateful heart that the 
Indianapolis community bids Dr. Fong farewell and wishes him the best 
of luck in his future endeavors.

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