[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 106 (Wednesday, July 9, 2014)]
[Senate]
[Pages S4297-S4298]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]



                        Vote on Adams Nomination

  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, there will be 2 
minutes of debate divided in the usual form.
  Ms. COLLINS. Mr. President, I rise in strong support of the 
nomination of Dr. William ``Bro'' Adams to be Chairman of the National 
Endowment for the Humanities, NEH.
  The NEH is one of the largest supporters of humanities programs in 
the United States. The individual scholars, museums, libraries, 
universities, and other cultural institutions it supports enrich 
communities across the country. Through his extensive and impressive 
work in public service, education, and the humanities, Dr. Adams is 
well-qualified to lead the Endowment.
  A Vietnam war veteran, Fulbright Scholar, college president, and 
board member for both the Maine Film Center and the Maine Public 
Broadcasting Corporation, Dr. Adams' diverse experiences have prepared 
him to lead the Nation's cultural agency. He is a graduate of Colorado 
College and earned his Ph.D. in the history of consciousness from the 
University of California at Santa Cruz.
  Dr. Adams recently retired from a successful tenure as president of 
Colby College in Waterville, ME, where he served from 2000 through June 
of this year. He launched and executed an ambitious plan to expand the 
school and its cultural presence, overseeing a $376 million capital 
campaign--the largest ever in the State of Maine. In doing so, Dr. 
Adams helped found the Goldfarb Center for Public Affairs and Civic 
Engagement, construct the Diamond Building for Social Sciences, launch 
a film studies program, and expand Colby's creative writing curriculum. 
Additionally, he played a pivotal role in growing Colby's Museum of Art 
into one of the largest art collections in Maine.
  Under Dr. Adams' leadership, Colby College has supported several 
projects that have helped to reinvigorate the humanities in the 
Waterville community. These have included forging partnerships on major 
renovation projects such as of the Waterville Opera House, the Hathaway 
Creative Center's historic mill property, the Waterville Public 
Library, and the Maine Film Center.
  Dr. Adams is a proven leader whose engagement and direction have 
enriched the State of Maine. I am confident that Bro Adams will lead 
the NEH and serve our country with great vision and integrity. I urge 
my colleagues to support this nomination.
  Mr. REID. I ask unanimous consent that the time be yielded back.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, all time is yielded back.

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  The question is, Will the Senate advise and consent to the nomination 
of William D. Adams, of Maine, to be Chairperson of the National 
Endowment for the Humanities for a term of 4 years?
  The nomination was confirmed.
  The PRESIDING OFFICER. Under the previous order, the motions to 
reconsider are considered made and laid upon the table and the 
President will be immediately notified of the Senate's action.

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