[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 48 (Tuesday, March 19, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E263]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    HONORING DOUGLAS G. LEE FOR HIS SERVICE TO WAYNESBURG UNIVERSITY

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                         HON. GUY RESCHENTHALER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 19, 2024

  Mr. RESCHENTHALER. Mr. Speaker, I rise to congratulate Douglas G. Lee 
on his exceptional decade of service as President of Waynesburg 
University. He assumed the office on July 1, 2013.
  President Lee devoted the past decade to improving the educational 
experience for students and serving the Waynesburg, Pennsylvania 
community. He managed a $32 million revitalization of the Paul R. 
Stewart Science Hall and successfully implemented a health and safety 
plan that allowed students to remain on campus throughout the COVID-19 
pandemic. His efforts ensured continued academic excellence and a safe 
environment for the university's thriving student population.
  A Waynesburg University alumnus himself, President Lee graduated from 
the university in 1981 with a Bachelor of Science degree in business. 
His loyalty to the institution deepens his connection to the school's 
faith, academic mission, and focus on the community. President Lee 
continues to serve the university and Pennsylvania's academic community 
as secretary and treasurer of the Association of Independent Colleges & 
Universities of Pennsylvania. He also serves on the NCAA Division III 
Board of Governors to help student athletes grow their academic and 
athletic character.
  The Greene County Chamber of Commerce awarded President Lee the 
Distinguished Service Award to recognize his contributions to the 
university and community. President Lee lives out his faith as an elder 
at his church, a board member of several local charities, and a loving 
husband and father.
  Mr. Speaker, President Lee leads a life of integrity and service He 
inspires all members of the Waynesburg University community to pursue a 
life of leadership and purpose. On behalf of the people of 
Pennsylvania's 14th Congressional District, I congratulate President 
Douglas G. Lee on this remarkable anniversary and look forward to 
Waynesburg University's continued success under his leadership.

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