[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 19 (Monday, January 30, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S144]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO AMY BUTTON RENZ

  Mr. MARSHALL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor and recognize the 
wonderful career of Amy Button Renz.
  Like many, Amy began her career in Washington, DC, where she interned 
for both Senator Bob Dole and Representative Garner Shriver during the 
summer of 1974. After graduating from Kansas State University in the 
spring of 1976, Amy came back to DC, where she worked for Senator Roman 
Hruska until his retirement that December. Her time in public service 
was not over, as she moved back to Kansas to work for State Senator Ron 
Hein during the 1977 legislative session.
  After her time in the Kansas Statehouse, Amy began her career with 
the Kansas State University Alumni Association in 1977. She would be 
named president and CEO of the alumni association in 1994, becoming the 
first female alumni director in the history of the Big Eight and later 
the Big 12 conference. Throughout her career, she has been crucial in 
the development of programming efforts, most notably as the lead 
fundraiser for the alumni center building campaign as well as serving 
as the chair of several search committees that have brought key 
administrator to Kansas State University. She has raised millions of 
dollars for student scholarships, and has always put the students of 
Kansas State University first.
  Amy has been recognized for her servant leadership ceaselessly. In 
2009 she received the Staley School of Leadership Mike Holen 
Outstanding Leadership Award, and in 2012 she was selected for the 
Directors Award by the K-State Marching Band. That same year, she was 
the recipient of the inaugural Amethyst Award, the University's highest 
award honoring those for their extraordinary contributions to K-State. 
Her influence extends past the university, as she was recognized with 
the Lyle Butler Distinguished Leadership Award from the Manhattan 
Chamber of Commerce in 2020.
  Amy is a third generation K-Stater, and has earned two degrees from 
the University, a bachelor's degree in political science and a master's 
degree in public administration. Her husband, Allen, is a K-Stater, as 
are her three children. Her last day at the Kansas State University 
Alumni Association will be on June 30th, 2023. Her leadership and 
devotion will certainly be missed, but always remembered.
  I now ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Amy's outstanding 
career, as well as thank her for 45+ years of service to Kansas State 
University. Amy is a true inspiration to those around her, fighting 
ever fighting for a wildcat victory.

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