[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 149 (2003), Part 22]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 30460]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                   CONGRATULATIONS, DR. ANDREW BELSER

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                           HON. BILL SHUSTER

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2003

  Mr. SHUSTER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Dr. Andrew 
Belser of Juniata College on receiving the prestigious Pennsylvania 
Professor of the Year award and to thank him for the dedication and 
guidance with which he has provided his students.
  Since 1981, the United States Professors of the Year program has 
rewarded outstanding professors for their invaluable work. It is the 
only national program to recognize college and university professors 
for their teaching skills, and thus, this award is a testament to Dr. 
Belser's commitment to his students and the dedication to teaching upon 
which he prides himself.
  Since 1997, Dr. Belser has inspired and directed Juniata College 
students to study and perform to the best of their abilities. He 
teaches the importance of maintaining tremendous discipline, technique 
and skill while making theater, which is a valuable lesson that will 
influence and guide these students in every endeavor. An experience in 
the arts, such as the one that Dr. Belser provides, contributes greatly 
to one's personal growth as well as the growth of the community.
  Dr. Belser commands a very influential and central role in the 
construction of the Regional Performing Arts Center, the new theater 
complex at Juniata College. He has used his expertise not only to teach 
and enliven his students, but to entertain and educate the surrounding 
community as well. Dr. Belser's dedication and loyalty to the arts is 
uncommon in the technologically focused world we live in today, but 
without such invigorating mentors people would lose the rich culture 
that influences every action and inspires every thought.
  I congratulate Dr. Andrew Belser on this great honor and hope that he 
continues to spread his wisdom and passion for many years to come.

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