[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 42 (Thursday, March 21, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E366]
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                  RECOGNIZING DR. WILLIAM J. McKINNEY

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                           HON. JACK KINGSTON

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 21, 2013

  Mr. KINGSTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. William 
McKinney, a nationally recognized teacher, scholar, and academic 
leader, on his appointment as the 9th President of Valdosta State 
University and to wish him luck during his inaugural week.
  Dr. McKinney earned a Bachelor of Science in Chemical Engineering and 
a Bachelor of Arts in History from Bucknell University and both a 
Master of Arts in History and Philosophy and a Ph.D. at Indiana 
University-Bloomington. Prior to his appointment as Valdosta State 
University President, Dr. McKinney served as the Vice Chancellor for 
Academic Affairs at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne, as 
the Chairperson of Philosophy and Religion at Southeast Missouri State, 
and as Dean of the College of Humanities, Fine and Performing Arts at 
Slippery Rock University in Pennsylvania.
  As a lifelong supporter of a liberal arts education, Dr. McKinney has 
published well over 100 papers, book chapters, and reviews on 
everything from environmental ethics to civic engagement. I know he 
will be an asset to the Valdosta State University Campus. I am proud to 
have him representing Valdosta State University and my home state. 
Congratulations, again, to Dr. McKinney. I look forward to working with 
him in the years to come.

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