[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 77 (Thursday, May 9, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E564]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  HAPPY RETIREMENT TO DR. FRANK AYERS

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                           HON. PAUL A. GOSAR

                               of arizona

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 9, 2019

  Mr. GOSAR. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Frank Ayers for 
his remarkable career in education and his dedicated service to the 
Prescott, Arizona community. Dr. Ayers is the 7th Chancellor of Embry-
Riddle Aeronautical University's Prescott, Arizona Campus. He is a 
preeminent example of an educator who enriched and inspired his 
students every step of way. His tenure at Embry-Riddle has shaped the 
careers of the next generation of aviators, national security experts, 
and aerospace engineers.
  In his 10 years as Chancellor, Dr. Ayers has dedicated his efforts to 
better the Embry-Riddle community by promoting the creation of new 
degree programs, establishing seven new athletic programs and creating 
a family atmosphere at the Prescott Campus. In addition, he was 
instrumental in working with the Prescott and Prescott Valley City 
Councils so that Embry-Riddle could help serve the greater Yavapai 
County region in the best ways possible.
  This semester was Dr. Ayers last as Chancellor at Embry-Riddle. He 
leaves a remarkable legacy and Embry-Riddle, along with the greater 
Prescott community, will miss his outstanding leadership. I wish him a 
long and happy retirement surrounded by his family and friends, and 
thank him for all he has done for our community.

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