[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 9]
[House]
[Page 12047]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING DR. JOSEPH GRUNENWALD UPON HIS RETIREMENT FROM CLARION 
                               UNIVERSITY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in warm 
congratulations for Dr. Joseph Grunenwald upon his retirement from 
Clarion University in Clarion, Pennsylvania.
  Dr. Grunenwald faithfully served Clarion for more than 30 years, 
earning him such honors as the title of president emeritus from the 
Pennsylvania State system of higher education. He's one of five in the 
organization's 27-year history to receive this honor, which is awarded 
to those who exhibit an exemplary record of service. Under his 
leadership, Clarion's enrollment reached record levels, and the 
university saw marked improvement in its academic, community, and 
business programs.
  In addition, Dr. Grunenwald serves on the boards of numerous 
community organizations, attesting to his sincere dedication to the 
welfare and advancement of Clarion. He is a true example of community 
service and steadfast effort and deserves to be praised and honored. I 
am sure that Dr. Grunenwald will continue to serve his community and 
foster positive progress.
  Congratulations to Dr. Grunenwald. I wish you success and fulfillment 
in your years of retirement and look forward to working with Clarion 
University's 16th president, Dr. Karen Whitney.

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