[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 145 (1999), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Page 9131]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]



                       TRIBUTE TO KENNETH WINTERS

 Mr. McCONNELL. Mr. President, I rise today to honor Dr. 
Kenneth Winters on the occasion of his retirement as president of 
Campbellsville University. Ken is a good personal friend and an admired 
leader in Taylor County.
  Ken served as Campbellsville's president for the past 11 years, and 
accomplished much during his tenure. Under Ken's leadership, the school 
gained university status after having been known as Campbellsville 
College since its inception in 1909. The added prestige that comes with 
university status, coupled with Ken's hard work to make the school an 
academic success, helped increase Campbellsville enrollment by stunning 
150 percent. The university also has been duly recognized by 
publications such as U.S. News & World Report, Money and Newsweek for 
its outstanding academic reputation. Ken's presidency brought a strong, 
guiding presence to Campbellsville, leaving a legacy of growth and 
progress.
  As importantly, Ken showed unswerving commitment to the students and 
faculty at CU, and was well-liked and respected by all. Ken's 
colleagues describe him as a man with great strength of character--a 
man who demonstrated honesty and integrity, and who served as a campus 
role-model.
  I am certain that the legacy of excellence that Ken Winters has left 
will continue on, and will encourage and inspire others toward that 
same goal. Ken, best wishes on your future endeavors, and know that 
your efforts to better Christian higher education will be felt for 
years to come. On behalf of myself and my colleagues, thank you for 
your contribution to Taylor County, the State of Kentucky, and to our 
great Nation.

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