[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 92 (Friday, June 24, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1198]
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                       HONORING DANIEL RODRIGUEZ

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                         HON. PETER A. DeFAZIO

                               of oregon

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, June 24, 2011

  Mr. DeFAZIO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. Daniel Rodriguez 
on the occasion of his retirement after 26 years of service as 
executive director for the University of Oregon Alumni Association.
  The University of Oregon is a world class institution renowned for 
its groundbreaking research, and is an important keystone that unites 
Oregonians both at home and throughout the world.
  Since coming to the University of Oregon in 1988, Dan Rodriguez has 
played a pivotal role in the rebirth of the alumni association. He 
created the alumni membership program that has topped 20,000 members 
worldwide and worked diligently to put the association on sound 
financial footing. He also led the effort to increase the number of 
active alumni chapters to 22 across the country.
  But perhaps Dan's greatest accomplishment is the construction of the 
new Ford Alumni Center. While Dan will be the first to say this Center 
came about due to the tireless effort of many committed individuals, 
there is no question he has been a driving force for the project since 
its inception.
  Dan grew up in Sunnyvale, CA, and is a graduate of Arizona State 
University. While he is a Sun Devil by pedigree, it is difficult to 
think of a more devoted and true Oregon Duck than Dan. He has spent 
untold hours promoting the University and the alumni association. He 
has also dedicated himself to the University's hometown community of 
Eugene, Oregon, where he has served on the Eugene Chamber of Commerce 
Board of Directors, the Rotary Club, and in several capacities with the 
American Lung Association of Oregon.
  Dan has served four University presidents, seven athletic directors, 
and acted as a mentor to hundreds of UO students teaching the 
importance of leadership and volunteerism as part of campus life. He 
leaves a team of 12 employees and a board of directors who will miss 
his devotion and dedication to the association and the university it 
serves.
  On the occasion of his last day at the University of Oregon, I wish 
to personally thank Mr. Rodriguez for his service. He will certainly be 
missed. Go Ducks!

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