[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 67 (Monday, May 16, 2011)]
[Senate]
[Page S2990]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO DR. BOBBY FONG

 Mr. LUGAR. Mr. President, today I wish to recognize Dr. Bobby 
Fong, the outgoing president of Butler University.
  Since becoming Butler University's 20th president on June 1, 2001, 
Dr. Fong's leadership and vision have brought financial stability, 
expanded academic programs, and recordbreaking student enrollment and 
fundraising. Many are aware of Butler's prowess on the basketball 
court, which has introduced the Nation to ``The Butler Way.'' Dr. Fong 
has further enhanced Butler University's role as a cultural and 
intellectual pillar of the city of Indianapolis and Indiana as a whole. 
I am proud of the recognition and prestige Dr. Fong and Butler 
University have brought to our State.
  Personally, I have enjoyed many meetings with Dr. Fong over the years 
and appreciate his welcoming me to deliver the commencement address for 
the Butler College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences in May of 2010. Dr. 
Fong's enthusiasm and leadership have ensured the success of the annual 
Dick Lugar Run, Walk, and Health Fair, which has been held on the 
Butler campus for the last 32 years. I have treasured this partnership 
with the school, which has served to promote physical fitness and 
disease prevention.
  I appreciate this opportunity to recognize Dr. Fong, and I look 
forward to many more opportunities to work closely with him as he 
pursues new challenges and opportunities.

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