[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 82 (Thursday, May 16, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E614]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]





                       HONORING DR. STUART DORSEY

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                         HON. VICENTE GONZALEZ

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 16, 2019

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Texas. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. 
Stuart Dorsey, an educator, an innovator, and a leader.
  Dr. Dorsey currently serves as the President of Texas Lutheran 
University in Seguin, Texas. He began his tenure in the summer of 2011 
and will conclude his work at TLU on June 30, 2019.
  Dr. Dorsey's story is one that exhibits commitment and dedication at 
every turn. Dr. Dorsey earned his bachelor's degree in economics from 
the University of South Dakota. From there, he earned both his Master 
and doctor of philosophy in economics from Washington University in St. 
Louis, Missouri. He then served the public in the U.S. Department of 
Labor before joining the U.S. Senate Committee on Finance where he was 
the Committee's Chief Economist from 1982 to 1984.
  Dr. Dorsey then began his career in academia as an associate 
professor of economics at West Virginia University. He went on to serve 
as Dean of the Faculty at Baker University in Kansas and then as Vice 
President for Academic Affairs at the University of Evansville in 
Indiana. Afterward, he served as the President of the University of 
Redlands in California until he became the President of Texas Lutheran 
University.
  Over the past eight years, Dr. Dorsey oversaw tremendous change to 
the university's campus and culture. Under his leadership, the 
university completed a freshmen residence hall, a studio theatre, and a 
School of Music building. Dr. Dorsey also oversaw the completion of 
Bulldog Stadium, which has allowed the university to host football 
games and track and field events on campus for the first time in its 
history. Through these accomplishments, Dr. Dorsey has laid a strong 
foundation for the university to continue its success.
  Furthermore, Dr. Dorsey expanded the university's academic influence 
by leading the creation of several new programs of study, including a 
popular undergraduate program in nursing and graduate programs in 
accounting, data analytics, and athletic training.
  Dr. Dorsey has worked tirelessly to expand opportunities for the 
students and community of TLU. His unwavering devotion to his students' 
success is evident and furthered by his wife Michelle's equally 
impressive dedication to service. Through their combined efforts, the 
university was named a Great College to Work for seven years in a row.
  Madam Speaker, Dr. Dorsey has worked endlessly to make a difference 
in the lives of Central Texans. His efforts have made him a pillar of 
the community and an example to us all. It is an honor to represent 
selfless, committed individuals like him. I wish him and his wife 
Michelle nothing but the best as they begin retirement in California.

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