[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 79 (Thursday, June 6, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E824]
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                      HONORING DR. SHIRLEY RAINES

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                        HON. STEPHEN LEE FINCHER

                              of tennessee

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 6, 2013

  Mr. FINCHER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Shirley 
Raines on all of her achievements. A longtime resident of West 
Tennessee and originally from my home county of Crockett, I am 
especially proud to celebrate with her today.
   A driving force bringing notoriety to Memphis for not only her work 
in education, but also her achievements in research, work-force and 
economic development. She is to be commended for her vision of bringing 
an urban institute that reaches all parts of West Tennessee that 
provides an educational opportunity for all.
   Dr. Raines has served as the President of the University of Memphis 
for the past 11 years. Originally from Bells, TN, Dr. Raines holds a 
doctorate in education from the University of Tennessee at Knoxville 
and a Master of Science from the University of Tennessee at Martin. 
Before joining the University of Memphis, Dr. Raines was the Vice 
Chancellor for Academic Services and the Dean of the College of 
Education at the University of Kentucky. Dr. Raines is also an 
accomplished author, with fourteen books and several articles 
published.
   Dr. Raines's accomplishments as the President of the University of 
Memphis are numerous and far-reaching. She has increased total 
enrollment to 22,000 and extended the campus by acquiring the Lambuth 
campus in Jackson, TN. Dr. Raines has also been crucial in the 
relocation of the Cecil C. Humphreys Law School and the construction of 
the Kemmons Wilson School of Hospitality and Resort Management, the 
FedEx Institute of Technology and several other campus developments. 
Dr. Raines has spearheaded the Empowering the Dream capital campaign, 
which aims to raise $250 million by June 30th.
   Dr. Shirley Raines's contributions to education and West Tennessee 
are undeniable and inspiring. I congratulate Dr. Raines on her many 
accomplishments and wish her well.

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