[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13571]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                 A TRIBUTE TO DR. NORMAN ADRIAN WIGGINS

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                           HON. BOB ETHERIDGE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 3, 2003

  Mr. ETHERIDGE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. Norman 
Adrian Wiggins on his retirement as President of my alma mater, 
Campbell University in Buies Creek, North Carolina. For 36 
extraordinary years, Dr. Wiggins' leadership and vision have 
transformed Campbell from a small, rural school into the nation's 
second largest Baptist university.
  From his first day on the job in 1967, Dr. Wiggins has strengthened 
the undergraduate college, developed an innovative Trust Management 
Program, and added five new schools to the University: The Norman 
Adrian Wiggins School of Law, The Lundy-Fetterman School of Business, 
The School of Education, The School of Pharmacy, and The School of 
Divinity. He also established during his tenure an ROTC Program and a 
number of substantial international programs, most notably with Tunku 
Abdul Rahman College in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Indeed, Dr. Wiggins' 
tireless efforts have extended Campbell's sphere of influence 
throughout the communities of North Carolina, the nation, and the 
world.
  During his career, Dr. Wiggins taught and mentored over 25,000 
students who have gone out into the world to serve as business leaders, 
doctors, lawyers, teachers, and ministers. These Campbell graduates 
provide our people with jobs and economic opportunities, care for our 
nation's sick and elderly, defend our rights under the rule of law as 
attorneys, prepare our children to be tomorrow's leaders, and uplift 
our national soul.
  But Dr. Wiggins' leadership extends far beyond the hallowed halls of 
Campbell University. He has served as president of both the Baptist 
State Convention and the American Association of Independent Colleges 
and Universities. His peers hail him as a leader who embodies a depth 
of experience, understanding, and passion that few will ever match.
  Dr. Wiggins' innovative leadership and unique vision have earned him 
widespread recognition. His numerous awards include the Commander's 
Award for Public Service and the Distinguished Civilian Service Medal 
from the United States Army, and the Boy Scouts of America's 
Distinguished Service Award, all of which acknowledge Dr. Wiggins' 
unfailing commitment to improving the lives of his fellow Americans.
  Mr. Speaker, Dr. Wiggins is an exemplary figure of patriotism, 
leadership, dedication, and commitment. As a Campbell alumnus, I am 
proud to honor Dr. Norman Adrian Wiggins today. I ask all of my 
colleagues to join me and Faye in celebrating his 36 years of service 
to Campbell University, to the State of North Carolina, and to the 
United States of America.

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