[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 67 (Tuesday, May 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E656]
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                         HONORING DR. ALAN RAY

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                           HON. MIKE QUIGLEY

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                          Tuesday, May 5, 2015

  Mr. QUIGLEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the achievements 
of Dr. S. Alan Ray. After seven years of exemplary service as President 
of Elmhurst College he will be retiring in June of this year.
  Since beginning his tenure at Elmhurst College in July of 2008, he 
has been vital to the development and execution of many transformative 
projects. On his first day he announced the first strategic planning 
process in the school's history. This plan set the ground work for the 
many improvements that would follow.
  Under Dr. Ray's leadership, Elmhurst College has improved its 
standing in the Chicago Metropolitan area by forming partnerships with 
John Marshall Law School, Elmhurst Memorial Healthcare, Roosevelt 
University, and a variety of other institutions. Elmhurst College has 
also seen an increase in diversity, with a 20% increase in students of 
color during his 7 years.
  In 2012, the School for Professional Studies was launched under the 
supervision of Dr. Ray. This new school is a source of graduate 
education as well as adult learning. These opportunities help those 
already in the workforce to remain competitive in our ever-changing 
economy.
  I invite my colleagues to join me honoring Dr. S. Alan Ray for the 
work he has done for Elmhurst College, his community, and this great 
nation by helping to improve the lives of thousands of students. We 
thank him for his invaluable service, and wish him well in his future 
endeavors.

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