[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 152 (2006), Part 7]
[Senate]
[Pages 8960-8961]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                      UNLV PRESIDENT CAROL HARTER

  Mr. REID. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize an outstanding 
citizen from my home State, Dr. Carol C. Harter. As the longest serving 
president in the history of the University of Nevada, Las Vegas, Carol 
has brought a real vision for Nevada's future to her work and to our 
communities.
  On June 30, 2006, Carol will step down president of the university 
and leave behind an extraordinary legacy of accomplishments. Under her 
direction, the university created 100 degree programs. She was 
instrumental in the creation of the William S. Boyd School of Law, the 
School of Architecture, and the School of Dental Medicine. She 
increased the size of the university, adding to the number of 
buildings, programs, students, and faculty. During Carol Harter's 
tenure as president, she raised over $556 million in gifts and pledges, 
which accounts for more than 80 percent of all gifts received since the 
UNLV Foundation's inception in 1982.
  Carol brought a style of leadership to the university that was both 
effective and inspirational. Her strength, vision, and compelling 
personality provided an example to her students, faculty, and the 
community. I am well acquainted with her abilities because I have had 
the privilege of working with her on numerous projects. One project 
that has great meaning to me personally was the founding of the School 
of Dental Medicine. Growing up, my family did not have access to good 
dental care,

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and I know what a tremendous impact the dental school's community 
outreach programs will have on families like mine.
  Carol's dedication did more than simply benefit the university; her 
efforts improved the quality of life in Nevada. Under Carol's 
leadership, the university has grown to be an institution that attracts 
professionals and academics to Nevada, provides for a cultural meeting 
place, trains the minds of all who come through its doors, and raises 
the level of culture and society in our community. I wish her only the 
best as she continues her career as executive director of the Black 
Mountain Institute. Her many accomplishments as president of the 
University of Nevada, Las Vegas, will benefit the university and the 
residents of Nevada for years to come.

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