[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 150 (2004), Part 11]
[Senate]
[Page 14375]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING DR. DONALD DAHLIN

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, I rise today to publicly 
congratulate Dr. Donald Dahlin who is retiring from his position as 
Vice President for Academic Affairs at the University of South Dakota. 
He will be returning to the Department of Political Science where he 
will be teaching American Government and Constitutional Law on a part-
time basis.
  As the Vice President for Academic Affairs over the past 7 years, Don 
has further enhanced the ideals and principles upon which the 
University of South Dakota stands. Much has been accomplished during 
his tenure. Of particular note is the progress made on a strategic plan 
and implementation of the First Year Experience and IdEA programs.
  University of South Dakota President James W. Abbott said that the 
University of South Dakota has benefited greatly from Dr. Dahlin's 
service.

       As a new president without academic experience, I was 
     extremely fortunate to have been the beneficiary of Don 
     Dahlin's wisdom and expertise.

  Don has provided leadership in many different roles. He served as the 
acting President at USD, Chair of the Department of Political Science, 
and Director of the Criminal Justice Studies Program. He also served 
the State as Secretary of the Department of Public Safety as well as 
the Nation as an active consultant in the field of law enforcement, 
public safety, the judiciary and court management.
  Don's leadership and character is exactly what the USD community and 
education field in South Dakota needs to evolve and survive in the 
future. I wish nothing but the best for him and his family. It is with 
great honor that I share his impressive accomplishments with my 
colleagues.

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