[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 1, 2022)]
[House]
[Page H312]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATING PRESIDENT AMIRIDIS

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I appreciate the 
University of South Carolina Board of Trustees selecting Dr. Michael 
Amiridis as the new university president. As established by Dr. Harris 
Pastides, he continues the importance of Greek heritage so meaningful 
for the people of South Carolina.
  Having previously spent over 20 years on the USC campus, President 
Amiridis returns from the University of Illinois at Chicago, where he 
has been chancellor. As President Amiridis is already familiar with the 
university community, I am confident that the school, branch campuses, 
and students will benefit from his appreciation of the extraordinary 
Gamecock traditions.
  Shortly after being selected, President Amiridis said, ``Through 
academics, research, and its vibrant culture, the university system is 
critically important to the people of South Carolina and to the State's 
future. I feel privileged to be able to lead this great institution.''
  In conclusion, God bless our troops, who successfully protected 
America for 20 years, as the global war on terrorism continues, moving 
from the safe haven in Afghanistan to America.

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