[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 29 (Thursday, February 14, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E178-E179]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           VETERAN OF THE MONTH--DR. CLARENCE G. OLIVER, JR.

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                            HON. KEVIN HERN

                              of oklahoma

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, February 14, 2019

  Mr. KEVIN HERN of Oklahoma. Madam Speaker, I rise to honor Dr. 
Clarence G. Oliver, Jr. of Broken Arrow, Oklahoma.
  Dr. Oliver has worn many hats. He's been a teacher, journalist, 
school administrator, Army officer, newspaper editor and publisher, 
community leader, university professor, author, and the Dean of 
Education at Oral Roberts University.
  In all of these roles, Dr. Oliver has proven himself to be a service-
minded leader and a role model for many.
  An American hero, Dr. Oliver served our country as an Infantry master 
sergeant during the Korean War. He received a direct appointment as a 
second lieutenant, Infantry, in 1952 and served in command and staff 
assignments for two decades, plus another 10 years in the U.S. Army 
Reserves.
  Dr. Oliver's career of service extends far beyond his military 
accomplishments.
  He was superintendent of one of Oklahoma's fastest-growing schools 
and served as an administrator for 30 years. After serving as the Dean 
of Education at ORU, he continues to volunteer as an adjunct professor 
and guest lecturer and serves on doctoral degree dissertation 
committees.
  Dr. Oliver was twice chosen as the Oklahoma Superintendent of the 
Year.
  The Broken Arrow Chamber of Commerce recognized him as the 
``Outstanding Citizen of the Year'' in 1975 and again in 1992 and 
awarded with the Chamber's ``Legacy'' award in 2011. In 2015, the 
Chamber created the ``Dr. Clarence G. Oliver, Jr. Lifetime Achievement 
Award'', further testament to the impact Dr. Oliver continues to have 
on his community.
  I am honored to recognize Dr. Oliver today for his service both in 
our military and as a citizen and educator, and I am honored to call 
him my friend.

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