[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 86 (Monday, June 1, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E798]
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                HONORING THE SUCCESS OF DANIEL K. CHURCH

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, June 1, 2015

  Ms. DelBENE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Daniel K. Church, 
President of Bastyr University, who will be retiring from his position 
on June 30, 2015.
   Building on the work of the University's founders and his 
predecessors, Dr. Church has led Bastyr University to preeminence in 
the field of natural medicine. The school is now respected worldwide as 
one of the leading academic centers for the natural arts and sciences.
   Over his ten-year tenure as President, the University has grown to 
become one of the most trusted resources for understandable, useful and 
evidence-based information on healthy living. It is widely regarded for 
excellence in providing innovative academic programs that are deeply 
rooted in the historical teachings of natural health, while also 
incorporating the most up-to-date data to address human health.
   I greatly admire Dr. Church for his accomplishments, including 
creating nine new accredited degree programs, supporting the 
achievement of the United Nations Millennial Development Goals, and 
contributing to the 24 percent growth of the Bastyr student body, among 
many others.
   Dr. Church has embodied the very best attributes of a respected 
leader and has led the University to a position where it has never been 
stronger and more capable of fulfilling its mission. He will truly be 
missed.
   I want to congratulate Dr. Church on his remarkable achievements and 
successful tenure, and I thank him for his commitment to health and 
education.

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