[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 68 (Tuesday, April 26, 2022)]
[Senate]
[Page S2151]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                        TRIBUTE TO JERRY FARLEY

  Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize 
Jerry Farley, the president of Washburn University. Dr. Farley 
announced his plans to retire and transition to a president emeritus 
role, where he and his signature bow tie will remain a part of 
fundraising and international student recruitment.
  Farley was born in Oklahoma, but moved to Topeka in 1997 after 
spending 25 years in various administrative roles in Oklahoma, 
including the role of vice president at Oklahoma University. On July 1, 
1997, Farley became Washburn University's 16th president. During his 
leadership, Farley's vision to change Washburn from a commuter school 
to one that prioritized campus life has become a reality. With his wife 
Susan serving by his side through the years, they have helped influence 
and nurture student to work hard and leave the university as leaders.
  During his tenure, Washburn University added several buildings to its 
campus, including the $20 million Living Learning Center residential 
hall, as well as the addition of Washburn Tech, the Kansas Bureau of 
Investigation Laboratory, and a statue honoring one of the Ichobods' 
favorite sons, the late great Senator Bob Dole.
  In addition to his hard work and dedication to help build the 
reputation of the University, Dr. Farley always did an outstanding job 
of representing the State of Kansas and Washburn University as a whole. 
His leadership does not go unnoticed. As we celebrate his legacy, I ask 
my colleagues to join me in recognizing the wonderful career of Dr. 
Jerry Farley and wish him and Susan nothing but joy and happiness in 
his next chapter of life.

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