[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 79 (Friday, June 3, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1047]
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                      HONORING ELIZABETH BICKFORD

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                         HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 3, 2011

  Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Elizabeth Bickford, 
director of financial aid and scholarships, at the University of Oregon 
for her years of service.
  Ms. Bickford is retiring after 30 years at the university. Since 
2000, she has led the university's student aid programs. During her 
time as director of financial aid and scholarships, Elizabeth Bickford 
has been a pioneer and leader, including helping to make the University 
of Oregon one of the Nation's first direct lenders in the early 1990s. 
I had the privilege of working with Ms. Bickford on many student aid 
issues including implementation of my contributions to the University 
of Oregon Presidential Scholarship Fund. I commend her for making a 
priority of promoting financial literacy for students and parents as 
well as meeting the financial needs of students and their families. Ms. 
Bickford has led UO's financial aid programs with an eye to compliance 
with federal rules. A member of the Cherokee Nation, Ms. Bickford has 
contributed to a host of efforts throughout our state to support and 
promote student access to institutions of higher education.

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