[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 154 (Friday, September 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E882]
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                       HONORING DR. MICHAEL FRANK

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                          HON. VICTORIA SPARTZ

                               of indiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Friday, September 19, 2025

  Mrs. SPARTZ. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Michael Frank, an 
influential Professor and community leader in Anderson, Indiana. Since 
2001, Dr. Frank has served the students at Anderson University in the 
Political Science department as Department Chair. Dr. Frank earned his 
B.A. in International Relations from Northern Illinois University, as 
well as his Ph.D. in Political Science from The University of Illinois 
at Urbana Champaign. His studies greatly contributed to his expertise 
in Political Science education and lends to his research in political 
realignment, party history, and political inequality. Dr. Frank served 
as Chair of the Madison County Public Defender Board since 2009, where 
he ensures compliance with state guidelines for the county's public 
defenders and the Judicial System.
  At Anderson University he teaches a variety of subjects like American 
Government, Research Methods, Political Parties and Behavior, and 
Constitutional Law. He also is the Pre-Law Advisor, preparing students 
for the law school admissions process, the LSAT, and the difficulty of 
law school. His students have gone on to work in government offices and 
on political campaigns in Washington D.C., for the Indiana Governor, 
and with Members of Congress. Dr. Frank serves as the Director of 
Anderson University's Center for Public Service. He helps prepare 
students for a life in public service careers to meet critical societal 
needs, and his leadership connects students to industry professionals, 
internships, and service opportunities.
  On behalf of Indiana's 5th District, I thank Dr. Michael Frank for 
his incredible efforts as an educator to lead students on to success, 
as well as his contributions to Madison County through his work with 
public defenders. His passion has touched upon the lives of so many and 
will continue to do so in the future.

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