[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 65 (Monday, April 23, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E510]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




          CELEBRATING DEAN DONALD ELDRED ON HIS 90TH BIRTHDAY

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                           HON. CHERI BUSTOS

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 23, 2018

  Mrs. BUSTOS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dean Donald 
Eldred who is celebrating his 90th birthday. Dean Eldred has become a 
pillar in the Jacksonville community through his years of service to 
Illinois College.
  Donald R. Eldred earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University 
of Dubuque and a Master of Arts degree from Northwestern University 
before coming to Illinois College in 1961. He retired from the College 
in 1993 with the emeritus titles of Dean of Students and Professor of 
English/Communications. Following his retirement, he taught one or two 
classes at IC on a part-time basis for 12 years.
  Eldred's achievements at Illinois College also include the founding 
of the Sturtevant Leadership awards for outstanding seniors; founding 
of the silver cup for outstanding literary work by the men's literary 
societies; enrolling in coursework at Oxford University; being the 
first to design and direct a BreakAway for students throughout the 
British Isles, England, Scotland and Ireland; and serving in director 
roles for the College's 150th and 160th anniversary celebrations. 
During Eldred's affiliation with the Hilltop campus, he has worked in 
some capacity with eight generations of students.
  In 2004 Illinois College conferred upon Eldred the degree of Doctor 
of Humane Letters. He was recognized as a Friend of the College by the 
Illinois College Alumni Association Board of Directors in 2013.
  Mr. Speaker, I would like to again formally celebrate Dean Donald R. 
Eldred on his 90th birthday.

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