[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 51 (Thursday, March 26, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               HONORING THE CAREER OF J. MICHAEL CRABTREE

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                          HON. KENNY MARCHANT

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, March 26, 2015

  Mr. MARCHANT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the long, 
distinguished career of one of my good friends, J. Michael Crabtree, 
who will be retiring this spring.
  Michael has been a hardworking and respected member of the education 
community for more than 40 years. The time and dedication he devoted 
brought about significant positive change to the students and community 
of Southern Nazarene University. Not only the students, but professors, 
community members, parents, and alumni greatly benefited from his work. 
Michael's different positions at the university over the years allowed 
many to experience his diverse skill set and leadership qualities. One 
of his recent accomplishments was his helping to complete the nine 
million dollar Campaign for the Science effort for the J.D. & Mary West 
Science Laboratory.
  I have had the pleasure of knowing Michael for many years. His recent 
positions at the university demonstrate his ability to maintain strong 
relationships and enhance school programs. Michael is retiring as 
Associate Vice President for University Advancement where his main 
focus was endowment development and planned giving. He maintained and 
enhanced relationships with donors as well as donor programs. His other 
roles at the school included assistant to the president, Vice President 
for University Advancement, and executive director of university 
advancement among others.
  Michael also spent considerable time volunteering. He spent countless 
hours with organizations and groups throughout the community such as 
the Bethany Arts Council, Hugh O'Brian Youth Leadership Foundation, and 
Oklahoma City Civic Music Association along with many others. He 
received the Manager of the Year award in 1988 from Southern Nazarene 
University and ``Service recognition for 35 years in higher education'' 
in 2008.
  I want to thank Michael for his time and devotion to better the 
school that I attended as an undergraduate. His career will be 
remembered for years to come by everyone involved in the school and 
community.
  Mr. Speaker, it is a pleasure to recognize the career of J. Michael 
Crabtree. I ask all of my distinguished colleagues to join me in 
celebrating this milestone in his remarkable life.

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