[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 87 (Thursday, May 23, 2019)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E665]
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   HONORING WALSH UNIVERSITY'S PRESIDENT RICHARD JUSSEAUME RETIREMENT

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                         HON. ANTHONY GONZALEZ

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 23, 2019

  Mr. GONZALEZ of Ohio. Madam Speaker, I rise to pay tribute to 
President Richard Jusseaume, who is retiring this year after 18 years 
of leadership at Walsh University. Ohio's second longest serving 
president of a four-year private university, President Jusseaume has 
ushered in unprecedented growth in almost every facet of the 
university's operations. In total, he has spent five decades at Walsh 
University in various roles including student, Dean of Students, Board 
of Directors member, and President.
  Through the tireless work and effort of President Jusseaume, Walsh 
University has cemented its status as a leading academic institution. 
During his tenure, full-time undergraduate enrollment has increased by 
more than 60 percent, the university has more than doubled its number 
of undergraduate majors and launched its first doctorate programs, and 
the number of buildings on Walsh's North Canton campus has more than 
doubled from 11 to 27 buildings.
  What happens at a university is richer than passing on intellectual 
knowledge. Classrooms shape our habits, thoughts, and practice, thus 
developing the future citizens of our liberal society. President 
Jusseaume has steadfastly dedicated himself to developing students into 
leaders in service to others and prepared a diverse student body to 
thrive, and positively impact local and global communities.
  As you and I know, strong leadership is critical to academic success. 
President Jusseaume's clear vision and unwavering commitment to 
students has shaped Walsh University into one of our nation's finest 
academic institutions, attracting the best and brightest. I 
congratulate and thank President Jusseaume for living out the passion 
and principle of the university's mission statement and wish him and 
his family all the best.

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