[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 50 (Tuesday, March 27, 2012)]
[House]
[Pages H1583-H1584]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




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 HONORING DR. JEROL SWAIM FOR 48 YEARS OF SERVICE TO WILLIAMS BAPTIST 
                                COLLEGE

  (Mr. CRAWFORD asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)

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  Mr. CRAWFORD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Jerol 
Swaim, president of Williams Baptist College in Walnut Ridge, Arkansas.
  After 48 years of service to Williams Baptist, Dr. Swaim has 
announced his retirement. Although he will no longer be on the campus 
every day, his influence will certainly be felt there for years to 
come.
  Dr. Swaim started his career at Williams Baptist as a professor of 
history, government and economics. In 1973, he became academic dean of 
the college and has also held the titles of vice president for academic 
affairs and executive vice president. In 1995, he agreed to become the 
fifth president of Williams Baptist, a role he has filled since that 
time.
  Dr. Swaim is stepping down after presiding over a transformation of 
the Williams campus. Since the late 1990s, nearly every building on the 
campus has either been newly constructed or extensively renovated.
  Under Dr. Swaim, Williams Baptist has expanded its academic offerings 
as well as its academic reputation. It broke into the top tier of U.S. 
News & World Report college rankings in 2010 and climbed in the 
rankings again this year.
  Madam Speaker, today we honor Dr. Jerol Swaim for his 48 years of 
service to Williams Baptist College and the countless lives he has 
changed.

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