[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 172 (Thursday, December 1, 2016)]
[House]
[Page H7069]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                   HONORING DR. DEBRA SAUNDERS-WHITE

  (Ms. ADAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute.)
  Ms. ADAMS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of the late 
Dr. Debra Saunders-White, a dedicated public servant and chancellor of 
North Carolina Central University. A cherished friend and confidant, I 
have never met anyone who worked harder and who gave more.
  We often worked together on legislation related to HBCUs. I could 
always count on her to bring pertinent issues to my attention. She 
remained involved, even during her illness with cancer.
  Prior to joining the Eagle family, Dr. Saunders-White served as 
acting Assistant Secretary for the Office of Postsecondary Education in 
the U.S. Department of Education and in university administrations of 
UNC Wilmington and Hampton University.
  As chancellor of North Carolina Central University, Dr. Saunders-
White expanded NCCU's course curriculum, helped secure critical 
investments for the university, and increased graduation rates. During 
her first week on campus, a campus food bank was opened to serve the 
needs of students, faculty, and staff.
  Dr. Debra Saunders-White, educator-chancellor par excellence, will be 
sorely missed, but her legacy will live forever.
  My thoughts and prayers continue to be with the Saunders-White 
family, friends, and the NCC University campus.

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