[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 18 (Friday, January 28, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E74]
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                 HONORING THE CAREER OF DR. BILL KATIP

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                             HON. JIM BANKS

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, January 28, 2022

  Mr. BANKS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Bill Katip as he 
prepares to retire from his position as president of Grace College.
  Having served as Grace College president for the last 22 years, Katip 
led the institution in several groundbreaking initiatives including an 
accelerated three-year bachelor's degree program, a four-year 
bachelor's and master's program and Deploy--Grace's competency-based 
seminary program.
  As a result of these initiatives, and many more, Katip has led the 
school through historic milestones, including Aspire, its $40 million 
comprehensive campaign, and recruiting the school's largest-ever 
incoming class of students for the 2021-22 school year.
  As successful as Katip was in strengthening Grace College's standing 
academically and financially, he also maintains a beloved reputation 
among students. Over the years, Katip made it a point to attend campus 
events, travel with students on trips and, most importantly, to be 
someone in a position of authority by whose example Christ's light 
shines upon the world.
  I have known Dr. Katip for many years and had the opportunity to call 
upon his assistance several times in preparing for hearings in 
Congress. I know him to be not only an outstanding college president 
and counselor, but also a consummate friend and Christian.
  I wish him and his wife, Debbie, Godspeed in a most deserved 
retirement. Even with his departure from Grace College, his legacy will 
endure, and his presence will be felt on the campus and beyond for 
years to come.

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