[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 154 (Tuesday, September 24, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H7872]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. BRUCE STENDER

  (Mr. STAUBER asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute.)
  Mr. STAUBER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. Bruce Stender 
for his exceptional contributions to the State of Minnesota as an 
educator, businessman, and community leader.
  From 1975 to 1981, Bruce worked as the first lay President of the 
College of St. Scholastica in Duluth, Minnesota. At the time of his 
appointment, he was the youngest president of any Catholic college in 
the United States.
  Following his tenure at St. Scholastica, Bruce joined Labovitz 
Enterprises, serving 25 years as president and CEO. His hard work and 
success eventually earned him title of Businessperson of the Year in 
2005 from the University of Minnesota, Duluth, Labovitz School of 
Business and Economics.
  Committed to the betterment of his community, Bruce has also served 
on a number of healthcare, business, and statewide boards.
  Mr. Speaker, this next month, the College of St. Scholastica will 
publicly honor Bruce's illustrious career through the naming of the 
Stender School of Business and Technology. The naming of this 
department after Bruce will ensure generations to come will remember 
his service and generosity.
  Mr. Speaker, I am happy to see Bruce receive this recognition, and 
cannot think of a better way to celebrate his life's work.

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