[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 157 (Friday, December 7, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1887]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    IN RECOGNITION OF DR. ANN STUART

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, December 7, 2012

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor an acclaimed 
educator, Texas Woman's University's chancellor and president, Dr. Ann 
Stuart. Dr. Stuart has many years experience in education and has 
served as the first chancellor and tenth president of the university 
for more than 12 years. Under her supervision, Texas Woman's University 
has transformed into an outstanding university that promotes 
exceptional higher education for all students.
  Dr. Stuart has not only devoted her life to the teaching of others 
but was equally as zealous about learning herself. Dr. Stuart earned 
her undergraduate degree in education from the University of Florida. 
She also received a master's degree in English from the University of 
Kentucky, and her doctorate in English from Southern Illinois 
University. As a first-generation graduate of higher education, Dr. 
Stuart's educational pursuits have enabled her to promote the same 
opportunities for students of Texas Woman's University.
  Before joining Texas Woman's University, Dr. Stuart held numerous 
positions at several different institutions. She previously served as 
president of Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute's Graduate School in 
Hartford, Connecticut. In addition, she served as provost and vice 
president for academic affairs at Alma College in Michigan, dean of the 
School of Arts and Sciences at East Stroudsburg University in 
Pennsylvania, and in several facilities at the University of Evansville 
in Indiana.
  Under Dr. Stuart's leadership, Texas Woman's University's enrollment 
has grown 85%. The university has received national recognition for its 
significance and diversity in student class from national publications 
such as U.S. News and World Report. The university has also experienced 
advancements in technology and teaching tools that have greatly 
advanced students' academic experience. Texas Woman's University has 
also been a leader in the advancement of a greener campus and region 
via its Redbud tree campaign, which has implemented a continuing 
reforesting plan in Denton, Texas.
  Dr. Stuart has also influenced other areas beyond the campus itself. 
Her impact on the university can be distinguished through new amenities 
in Denton, Dallas, and Houston, such as the TWU Institute of Health 
Sciences--Houston Center, the TWU T. Boone Pickens Institute of Health 
Sciences-Dallas Center, the Ann Stuart Science Complex in Denton, and 
the Fitness and Recreation Center in Denton. All of these contributions 
have positioned Texas Woman's University at the head of workforce 
expansion.
  Among Dr. Stuart's lasting impressions are the financial 
contributions she made to the university. She established the annual 
Ann Stuart and Ray R. Poliakoff Celebration of Science event to promote 
women in science. Also, she created the Chancellor's Alumni Excellence 
Award, which allows outstanding alumni to visit the university to speak 
about their experiences. Lastly, she implemented the Ann Stuart and Ray 
R. Poliakoff Endowed Scholarships for Texas Woman's University's 
undergraduate students. Due to Dr. Stuart's dedication and public 
service, students at the university have the opportunity to prosper in 
an exceptional environment.
  Last month, Dr. Stuart announced that she will be retiring from Texas 
Woman's University in 2014. Her departure will leave a legacy of 
excellence at Texas Woman's University and the Denton community at 
large. Her valuable contributions to the pursuit of higher education 
will not soon be forgotten. I am pleased to recognize Dr. Ann Stuart 
and am privileged to represent Texas Woman's University in the U.S. 
House of Representatives.

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