[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 5 (Thursday, January 9, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E40]
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                     TRIBUTE TO DR. GERALD L. BECK

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                        HON. MICHAEL K. SIMPSON

                                of idaho

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, January 9, 2014

  Mr. SIMPSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Gerald L. 
Beck for more than 38 years of service to educating Idahoans and on the 
occasion of his retirement from his current position as President of 
the College of Southern Idaho (CSI).
  During his time at CSI, Dr. Beck has been a strong advocate for 
promoting academic excellence in Southeastern Idaho as well as 
supporting economic development in the local community. Through Dr. 
Beck's work prior to joining CSI--which included starting a small 
business and working two regional managerial positions--Dr. Beck gained 
the experience necessary to begin a long and successful career 
educating those who now contribute to the economic development of Idaho
  Perhaps the most meaningful impact Dr. Beck has made is his role as 
an educator and administrator. Dr. Beck started his career at CSI as a 
technical instructor and went on to hold positions as the Coordinator 
of the Trade and Industrial Division, the Dean of Continuing Education/
Summer School, and the Executive Vice President/Chief Academic Officer. 
In his time at CSI Dr. Beck was able to integrate the higher education 
curriculum to support economic growth in southeast Idaho which created 
a mutually successful relationship between the college and local 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, I sincerely thank Dr. Beck for his service and 
commitment to higher education in Idaho I wish him well in the next 
chapter of his life alongside his wife Barbara, children, and 
grandchildren.