[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 10]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15233]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING DR. ARVID C. JOHNSON

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                            HON. BILL FOSTER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 4, 2013

  Mr. FOSTER. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pride that I rise today to 
recognize Dr. Arvid C. Johnson as the ninth president of the University 
of St. Francis, located in Joliet, Illinois.
  Dr. Johnson earned a doctorate in management science from the Stuart 
School of Business at the Illinois Institute of Technology. Before 
joining the University of St. Francis, Dr. Johnson served as the Dean 
of the Brennan School of Business and as a Professor of Management at 
Dominican University. He is also the recipient of many prestigious 
awards and grants, including the International Academy of Business and 
Public Administration Disciplines Research Award and the Business 
Ledger's Entrepreneurial Excellence Award.
  In addition to his impressive academic record, Dr. Johnson has over 
15 years of experience in engineering, manufacturing, and senior 
management in a variety of business environments ranging from start-ups 
to Fortune 500 companies.
  As a scientist, engineer, businessman and educator, Dr. Johnson 
brings an immense amount of knowledge and experience to the St. Francis 
community. I am sure that under his direction, St. Francis will 
continue to thrive.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in congratulating Dr. 
Johnson on his outstanding achievements and I look forward to working 
with him and all of the faculty, students, and alumni to build upon the 
University's proud tradition of excellence.

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