[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 7271-7272]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




       A TRIBUTE TO DR. DARRELL PAGE OF BLADEN COMMUNITY COLLEGE

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                           HON. MIKE McINTYRE

                           of north carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 29, 2008

  Mr. McINTYRE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to Dr. 
Darrell Page of Dublin, North Carolina for his 11 years of service as 
President of Bladen Community College

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in Bladen County. Dr. Page's leadership, integrity, and insight have 
made a tremendous difference at this community college and in his 
community.
  Samuel Logan Bringle, the legendary leader in the Salvation Army, 
once said some very important words that reflect the character and life 
of Darrell Page. He said, ``The final estimate of a man will show that 
history cares not one iota about the title he has carried or the rank 
he has borne, but only about the quality of his deeds and the character 
of his heart.'' Indeed, Dr. Page has reflected this through his 
sacrifice and commitment.
  During Dr. Page's tenure at the college, many positive developments 
and advancements have occurred. Student enrollment has more than 
doubled, total budget at the school has tripled, and the college has 
achieved Superior Performance status five of the past 6 years. In 
addition, Bladen Community has become a state leader in distance 
education. Furthermore, as a devoted husband, father, and friend, 
Darrell Page has truly been a foundation on which Bladen Community 
College and Bladen County have continued to thrive. Service to others 
has been the embodiment of his life--service that sets a path for 
others to follow and that we all should emulate.
  In celebrating Dr. Page's upcoming retirement this June, let each of 
us remember the words of our third President of the United States, 
Thomas Jefferson, who said, ``To do our fellow man the most good, we 
must lead where we can, follow where we cannot, and still go with him, 
always watching for that favorable moment to help him another step 
forward!''
  We thank Darrell, on behalf of the citizens of Dublin, Bladen County, 
Bladen Community College, and the State of North Carolina, for always 
looking for that favorable moment and always helping his fellow 
citizens. May God's strength, joy and peace be with him always.

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