[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 18]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 24257]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING JAMES P. CHITWOOD UPON HIS RETIREMENT

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                            HON. JEFF MILLER

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, November 19, 2008

  Mr. MILLER of Florida. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States 
Congress, it is an honor for me to rise today in recognition of James 
P. Chitwood upon his retirement as the Executive Director of the 
College Advancement and Foundation for Northwest Florida State College.
  As executive director of the College Advancement and Foundation for 
Northwest Florida State College, an organization that provides 
educational and charitable aid to the Northwest Florida State College, 
Mr. Chitwood has greatly expanded the fundraising abilities of the 
school and has helped it obtain the sixth greatest endowment among 
community colleges in the United States.
  Over the past 20 years, the Foundation for Northwest Florida State 
College, under the direction of Mr. Chitwood, has evolved into an 
outstanding institution that greatly promotes education. In just 20 
years, the foundation's assets grew by over $45 million and created 
some of the most notable foundations and buildings in the area. The 
expansion of the Chautauqua Center in DeFuniak Springs was one of the 
first projects undertaken by the organization. Its success was followed 
by the construction of the Robert L. F. Sikes Center in Crestview, 
Florida, and the South Walton Center in Santa Rosa Beach, Florida. The 
foundation also launched the Arts Center Endowment Campaign and, when 
the college's focus shifted to health programs, the foundation began 
the Nursing and Health Technology Campaign.
  For many years to come, the Northwest Florida community will continue 
to benefit from the lasting impression made by Mr. Chitwood. His 
inspiring involvement in the community and dedication to expanding 
education has provided infinite opportunities to the surrounding area. 
Though retirement will signal the end of Mr. Chitwood's formal career 
with the Northwest Florida State College, it is merely the beginning of 
the lasting legacy that he leaves behind.
  Madam Speaker, on behalf of the United States Congress, I am proud to 
recognize James P. Chitwood upon his retirement and for his exemplary 
service in the First District of Florida.

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