[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 87 (Friday, May 25, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E740]
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 HONORING THE CAREER OF THE CHARLOTTE 49ERS DIRECTOR OF ATHLETICS JUDY 
                                  ROSE

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                          HON. RICHARD HUDSON

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 25, 2018

  Mr. HUDSON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the career of Judy 
Rose and her service as the Director of Athletics for UNC Charlotte.
  I've known Judy for many years, and watched her succeed at every 
opportunity she was given. As only the third female Division I Athletic 
Director in NCAA history, a role she has held for 28 years, Judy has 
made a tremendous impact on my alma mater and the entire Charlotte 
community. She helped build an athletic program that empowers student-
athletes with tools to be successful and provides our community teams 
to be proud of.
  Over the years, she has taken our athletic department higher than 
anyone ever envisioned. And most importantly, she did so with the 
highest ethical standards. I am proud we have not had one hint of 
scandal during Judy Rose's tenure. In my opinion, she is one of the 
most influential figures in UNC Charlotte history.
  I still remember back in the 90's when I was Student Body President--
there were plenty of people who didn't share her vision for putting the 
basketball arena in the middle of campus, or didn't believe a Division 
I football team would ever be a reality. Nevertheless, Judy always saw 
the big picture and always knew what a powerhouse UNC Charlotte 
athletics could become. She saw the potential, and she's a huge reason 
why UNC Charlotte now has thriving alumni engagement and why the 
student population has boomed the last 20 years.
  I am proud, on behalf of the UNC Charlotte family that is Niner 
Nation, to say thank you, Judy Rose. Your extraordinary leadership will 
be missed. We wish you and Ken all the best in this next chapter of 
your lives.
  Mr. Speaker, please join me today in commemorating the outstanding 
career of Judy Rose.

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