[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 148 (2002), Part 10]
[Senate]
[Page 13524]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       LAUD FOR DR. JOAN LEITZEL

 Mr. SMITH of New Hampshire. Mr. President, I rise today to pay 
tribute to the outstanding successes of a friend and colleague in the 
field of education, the President of the University of New Hampshire, 
Dr. Joan Leitzel.
  As UNH's 17th President, Dr. Leitzel began her term by renovating 
buildings, adding a diverse program list and developing key buildings 
that provided needed space for classes and research. Thanks to Dr. 
Leitzel's work, the number of donors increased substantially to support 
the beloved University. Dr. Leitzel also increased enrollment for 
subsequent years.
  A large portion of her success is attributed to her attention to the 
needs of New Hampshire's business by providing a quality professional 
workforce. By working with businesses in the area, Dr. Leitzel better 
prepares students for the competitive job market. Dr. Leitzel more than 
doubled research funding from $43 million in 1996 to $82 million in 
2001 by making the research proposals more competitive. Greater funding 
from the state and forthcoming building projects help add to the 
University's prominence. It is so small accomplishment to steer a 
University to the level that has been reached under Dr. Leitzel.
  I commend Dr. Joan Leitzel on receiving magna cum laude status for 
her leadership and for her many accomplishments that have put the 
University of New Hampshire on track to a successful future. I wish her 
all the happiness life can bring in her retirement.
  It is an honor and privilege representing her in the U.S. 
Senate.

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