[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 177 (Tuesday, December 8, 2015)]
[House]
[Page H9033]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF CHANCELLOR EUGENE McKAY OF ARKANSAS 
                           STATE UNIVERSITY 

  (Mr. HILL asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Mr. HILL. Mr. Speaker, I rise to honor the life and legacy of one of 
Arkansas' great educators, Chancellor Eugene McKay of Arkansas State 
University at Beebe. He will be retiring in January after 50 years of 
service to our State's educational system, particularly in helping 
assure a ready, skilled workforce.
  Chancellor McKay has displayed an unrelenting commitment to education 
in Arkansas that has been a beacon for quality higher education at 
Arkansas State University.
  First as a professor and then as the chancellor, Dr. McKay was 
responsible for the university's recognition of having the highest 
student success rate in Arkansas among both 2- and 4-year institutions.
  He has been honored for this work as an educator by the Beebe Chamber 
of Commerce, that also presented him their lifetime achievement award.
  Chancellor McKay made an indelible impact on the lives of Arkansans, 
faculty, alumni, students, and all of our communities. We will miss 
him. I extend him my warmest regards and best wishes for his 
retirement.

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