[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 16]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 21152]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      HONORING THE LIFE AND ACCOMPLISHMENTS OF DR. H. DOUGLAS LEE

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                           HON. JOHN L. MICA

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, September 8, 2009

  Mr. MICA. Madam Speaker, on August 25th, Florida lost one of its 
great leaders in education with the passing of recently retired Stetson 
University President H. Douglas Lee.
  Not only was Dr. Lee recognized for his outstanding leadership and 
dedication to Stetson, he was also well known for his contributions to 
community, state and nation. It was an honor and privilege to know Doug 
and his wife of 44 years, Margaret, and to call them wonderful friends.
  In his 22 years as President, Doug worked on countless projects to 
enhance the educational opportunities at Stetson. Most recently, I had 
the privilege to work with Doug in the renovation of Sage Hall.
  In 2007, Doug came to me and shared his vision for renovating 
Stetson's Sage Hall to strengthen the science curriculum at the 
University. Through private fundraising, federal support and an 
enormous amount of dedication, Doug saw this project through to 
completion. The Sage Hall project, a 20,000 square foot addition with 
new science equipment, was completed and rededicated earlier this year, 
and will remain a testament to Doug's commitment to quality education.
  To Doug's wife Margaret; his son Gregory Lee and wife Lara; daughter 
Elizabeth Lee Williamson and husband Heath; grandsons Parker Lee, 
Grayson Lee and Ayers Williamson; granddaughters Maggie Williamson and 
Piper Williamson; father, Dr. Howard Lee; brother David Lee and wife 
Ethel and their children and grandchildren; sister-in-law Sarah Easley 
Drummond and her children and grandchildren; and brother-in-law, 
Charles Easley III and wife Claudia and their children; we extend our 
deepest condolences.
  Doug truly made an indelible mark on education in Florida and the 
United States. In our community, he always stressed integrity, 
compassion and public service, and through that principled dedication 
he leaves a proud and distinguished legacy. Madam Speaker, I ask all 
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives join me in recognizing Dr. 
H. Douglas Lee's contributions to higher education and a life 
commitment to making Stetson University the great institution it is 
today.

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