[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 81 (Friday, June 1, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E945]
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  IN RECOGNITION OF EVAN R. CORNS UPON RECEIVING THE HERMAN ``RUSTY'' 
                        SHIPPS LEADERSHIP AWARD

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                         HON. PATRICK J. TIBERI

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, June 1, 2012

  Mr. TIBERI. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Evan R. Corns upon 
him receiving the Herman ``Rusty'' Shipps leadership award. This 
prestigious award is named in honor of Rusty Shipps, Class of 1913. The 
Award, bestowed by the Ohio Wesleyan Alumni Board of Directors, 
recognizes exemplary leadership, stewardship, dedication, and 
commitment to the advancement of the university.
  Mr. Corns' support of his alma mater is legendary at Ohio Wesleyan 
University, as is his commitment to private liberal arts education as 
reflected in his 2010 induction into the Ohio Foundation of Independent 
Colleges Hall of Excellence.
  Throughout a tremendously successful business career, Evan R. Corns 
has made his mark both at Ohio Wesleyan and around the State of Ohio. 
An active member of the university's Board of Trustees for more than 20 
years and a supporter of many Ohio Wesleyan initiatives, Mr. Corns has 
never ceased to find new ways to enhance the campus and mission of his 
beloved school. For example, in an effort to make college available to 
others he graciously provided financial support for a number of campus 
scholarship programs, including the Woltemade Center's Corns Business 
and Entrepreneurial Scholars program, all in an effort to support the 
students, faculty, and staff at Ohio Wesleyan University. Alumni like 
Evan R. Corns represent the finest aspects of Ohio Wesleyan University 
and symbolize the finest traditions of citizenship.

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