[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 185 (Friday, December 18, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1830]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             THE RETIREMENT OF DR. WILLIAM ``BRIT'' KIRWAN

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                         HON. DONNA F. EDWARDS

                              of maryland

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, December 18, 2015

  Ms. EDWARDS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and to congratulate 
Dr. William ``Brit'' Kirwan on his well-deserved retirement. Dr. Kirwan 
served for 12 years as the chancellor of the University System of 
Maryland, and I know that his principled character and educational 
capability will be sorely missed.
  It has been my pleasure to work with him over the years in his 
capacity as chancellor of the University System, but long before 
becoming chancellor, Dr. Kirwan first taught mathematics over at the 
University's College Park campus. After turns as department chair and 
provost at College Park, as president he had a direct hand in designing 
the framework for the University System of Maryland itself.
  Dr. Kirwan's expertise on higher education helped the University 
System grow to be one of the largest and most respected educational 
institutions in the country. Students and educators have thrived under 
his leadership and the surrounding Maryland community has benefited 
from having such a capable and qualified university in its midst.
  In fact, Dr. Kirwan's expertise is recognized by so many that, in the 
fall of 2013, he was asked to serve as co-chair of the Senate's Task 
Force on Federal Regulation of Higher Education. The resulting report 
provided clear suggestions aimed at helping colleges and universities 
to prioritize improving the quality of education and readying their 
students for the demands of the 21st century.
  I want to thank Dr. Kirwan for his committed and passionate service 
to the University System--his legacy will live on in the accomplished 
faculty and students whom he served so well. Thank you Brit, and we 
wish you the best in your retirement.

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