[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 143 (Wednesday, September 21, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1326]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO DAVID FULTON

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                            HON. LUKE MESSER

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                     Wednesday, September 21, 2016

  Mr. MESSER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to the life, 
legacy and accomplishments of David Fulton of Centerville, Indiana. At 
the age of 73, David passed away surrounded by his loved ones.
  A longtime educator and volunteer in Wayne County, David was the 
fourth chancellor of Indiana University East and recipient of the IU 
President's Medal for Excellence in honor of his 36-year-long career of 
service to the university.
  Beginning his teaching career at Earlham College in 1971, David was 
promoted to an assistant professor in history and political science and 
held several administrative positions before becoming Indiana 
University East's chancellor in 1995. Fulton is credited with fostering 
local partnerships in the community as well as managing significant 
campus growth, most notably the construction of Springwood Hall in 
Richmond, the Connersville Center and the Danielson Learning Center in 
New Castle. He held this role until his retirement in 2007.
  In addition to teaching, David will also be remembered for his 
devoted volunteer efforts on behalf of the Starr-Gennett Foundation. 
David joined the nonprofit foundation's board in 1999, served as 
president from 2001 to 2003, and then worked as treasurer for 13 years 
before his passing. The organization tirelessly promotes Richmond's 
musical heritage, and Fulton's involvement at Starr-Gennett mirrored 
his passion for showcasing Richmond's musical talent nationwide. 
Specifically, David had a vital role in the development of the Gennett 
Walk of Fame, honoring artists who recorded at Gennett's local studio. 
Additionally, he was heavily involved in generating a working 
partnership between Starr-Gennett and the Archives of Traditional Music 
at IU Bloomington, digitizing over 600 songs recorded at the studio.
  Fulton also served his community in many other capacities, including 
his membership on the Wayne Bank and Trust, the Planning Group CEO 
Roundtable of the Richmond Wayne County Chamber of Commerce, the IU 
Foundation Development Committee, the Board of Historic Landmarks of 
Indiana and the Greater Richmond Progress Committee. Further, Fulton 
served on the Community Services Council, Social Services Planning 
Board, and he was a member of the Reid Hospital and Health Care 
Services Board from 2001 to 2004.
  I thank David for his steadfast commitment to the community, and I 
know both the residents of Wayne County and the student body of IU East 
will always be grateful for his selfless contributions.
  Today, it is my privilege to honor the life of David Fulton, who is 
survived by his loving wife Marilyn. My thoughts and prayers go out to 
David's family, and may God comfort those he left behind with His peace 
and strength.

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