[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 142 (Thursday, September 12, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H5215]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                          HONORING GREG MEYER

  (Ms. BUDZINSKI asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend her remarks.)
  Ms. BUDZINSKI. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the incredible 
career of Blackburn College president, Dr. Greg Meyer, and to 
congratulate him on his retirement.
  Dr. Meyer began his time at Blackburn College in 1981 as the 
college's first full-time chaplain. During his 43 years at Blackburn, 
Dr. Meyer served as interim dean of students, a college counselor, 
director of church relations, chair of the philosophy and religion 
department, and college president.
  His long and diverse tenure reflects his tireless dedication to 
bettering the lives of his students.
  Beyond teaching, Dr. Meyer led a student music group called The 
Joyful Noise and participated in Blackburn's Midwinter Folk Festival. 
From hosting an annual Christmas vacation board game night to marrying 
approximately 100 couples on campus in Clegg Chapel, Dr. Meyer was 
always finding ways to bring our community together, and I am so 
grateful to call him a friend.
  Mr. Speaker, I thank Dr. Meyer for all that he has done to inspire 
and shape the next generation of thoughtful, passionate leaders, and I 
congratulate him on his retirement.

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