[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 102 (Wednesday, June 15, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E626]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING VICE PRESIDENT MATT McLOGAN ON HIS RETIREMENT FROM GRAND 
                        VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

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                            HON. FRED UPTON

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, June 15, 2022

  Mr. UPTON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Mr. Matt McLogan 
for his 35 years of distinguished service as Vice President of 
University of Relations of Grand Valley State University.
  After obtaining his bachelor's and master's degrees from Western 
Michigan University (Go Broncos), Mr. McLogan worked at WOOD TV as a 
journalist and news manager, making sure folks across west Michigan 
were kept informed. Later, he served as the Public Service Commissioner 
for the state of Michigan, overseeing the state's investor-owned 
utilities.
  Matt's dedication and passion for higher education has allowed him to 
serve students at several Michigan institutions. Matt served as an 
adjunct faculty member at Grand Rapids Community College where he 
taught political science. He also served at Michigan State University 
as a faculty member of the annual Regulatory Studies Program.
  Over the course of his distinguished tenure at Grand Valley State 
University, he has ensured the university not only has met but exceeded 
its goals. He has led government relations, University Development, and 
the communications team, which included the university's public radio 
and TV stations. He has worked with many leaders at the local, state 
and national levels to obtain essential funding and support for GVSU, 
including for the Medical Mile in downtown Grand Rapids. During his 
tenure, the university's enrollment nearly tripled, expanding from one 
campus to five.
  Aside from his work at Grand Valley State University, he also has 
served on numerous boards, including the Grand Rapids Art Museum, the 
Public Education Fund, Frederik Meijer Gardens, and Opera Grand Rapids, 
ensuring all in West Michigan have access to a strong and vibrant 
cultural life.
  Madam Speaker, as the Grand Valley State University community gathers 
this month to celebrate a truly remarkable leader, I want to 
congratulate Mr. McLogan on 35 years of extraordinary service to GVSU 
and West Michigan. I thank Mr. McLogan for his decades of service and 
extend congratulations on a well-deserved retirement.

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