[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E736]
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                   CONGRATULATING DR. THOMAS A. KAZEE

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                           HON. LARRY BUCSHON

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 25, 2018

  Mr. BUCSHON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Thomas. A. 
Kazee upon his retirement as the 23rd president of the University of 
Evansville.
  A political scientist by preparation, this Ohio native became the 
face of UE. While reaffirming its decades-old tradition of world-
renowned higher education, Dr. Kazee championed the role of the modern 
university and wisely recognized that it must continue to evolve and 
respond to contemporary challenges.
  As creator of the ``UE Guarantee,'' Dr. Kazee boldly defined UE's 
commitment to its students with emphasis on substantial financial aid, 
internships, international study, and graduation in four years. He 
prompted the University to reexamine its career development strategy 
even after graduation. He led a collaboration with the Indiana 
University School of Medicine and its crosstown neighbor, the 
University of Southern Indiana, in a transformational Center for Health 
Sciences in downtown Evansville. He orchestrated a master plan that led 
to construction of student townhouses, renovations of key academic 
buildings, and positioned the stately Lincoln Avenue campus for decades 
to come.
  With profound gratitude for Dr. Kazee's career as an academician, 
community leader, and outstanding steward of a great university, I join 
all Hoosiers in extending my best wishes in his retirement.

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