[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 186 (Tuesday, December 6, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2185]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


        IN RECOGNITION OF THE RETIREMENT OF DR. DAVID L. GOETSCH

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, December 6, 2011

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. 
David L. Goetsch upon his retirement as Vice President of Northwest 
Florida State College.
  Throughout his career in Northwest Florida, Dr. Goetsch has 
epitomized professionalism and excellence in education. A Distinguished 
Alumnus of the University of West Florida, Dr. Goetsch was named as one 
of the school's top 40 alumni during its first 40 years. He has 
published more than 70 books on topics ranging from management, 
leadership and professional development to economic development and 
political science, and several of his bestsellers have been published 
in foreign languages.
  In addition to his extraordinary academic portfolio, Dr. Goetsch has 
been recognized by many organizations for his excellence in the 
classroom. In 1984, Dr. Goetsch was named ``America's Outstanding 
Technical Educator of the Year,'' and in 1986, he was named Florida's 
``Outstanding Technical Educator of the Year.'' He has also received 
numerous awards as ``Instructor of the Year'' from the University of 
West Florida, as well as Okaloosa Walton Junior College.
  As an expert in Management and Leadership, Dr. Goetsch has applied 
his extensive knowledge to help businesses in Northwest Florida thrive 
and expand. Dr. Goetsch is the co-founder, and current Chairman of the 
Board, of the Economic Development Council serving Okaloosa County and 
its Technology Coast Manufacturing and Engineering Network (TeCMEN). He 
is a founding board member of the Walton Economic Development Alliance 
and has served as president of the Fort Walton Beach Chamber of 
Commerce, president of the Niceville-Valparaiso Chamber of Commerce, 
board member of the Crestview Chamber of Commerce, and board member of 
the Walton Chamber of Commerce.
  Dr. Goetsch also calls on his patriotism and service as a United 
States Marine to support local military installations, missions and 
defense contractors. He currently serves on the three-county Defense 
Support Initiative in an ex officio position, and this year he was 
appointed by State Senator Mike Haridopolos to utilize his expertise as 
a member of Governor Rick Scott's Florida Defense Support Task Force.
  Dr. Goetsch also spends valuable time serving throughout the 
community and has been recognized at both the local, state and national 
level. In 2005, Dr. Goetsch was awarded the ``James Campbell Community 
Service Award'' from the Niceville-Valparaiso-Bay Area Chamber of 
Commerce, and he also received the ``Spirit of Freedom Award'' from the 
Northwest Florida Daily News. In 2009, the Carnegie Foundation 
recognized Dr. Goetsch for ``Outstanding Community Engagement.''
  Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize the career and accomplishments 
of Dr. David L. Goetsch. His service to the academic and business 
communities in Northwest Florida is laudable. His expertise has helped 
small businesses, large corporations, cities, counties and non-profits 
thrive, and his books have helped provide students worldwide with the 
tools to succeed. My wife Vicki and I wish him, his wife Deborah and 
daughter Savannah all the best.

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