[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 159 (2013), Part 5]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 6160]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                    A TRIBUTE TO DR. RICHARD J. MOUW

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                          HON. ADAM B. SCHIFF

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, April 30, 2013

  Mr. SCHIFF. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Richard J. Mouw, 
as he retires after 20 years as President of Fuller Theological 
Seminary in Pasadena, California. Throughout his tenure, Dr. Mouw has 
been a strong institutional leader, fruitful author, interfaith bridge 
builder, and advocate for public civility.
   Dr. Mouw was educated at Houghton College, the University of 
Alberta, Canada, and the University of Chicago, where he received a 
Ph.D. in Philosophy. He taught at Calvin College before joining Fuller 
Seminary as a professor of Christian philosophy and ethics in 1985. He 
soon moved to the role of Provost, and in 1993 was appointed the fourth 
President of Fuller Seminary.
   During Richard's presidency, Fuller Seminary has grown into an 
internationally recognized center for learning about faith and its 
contributions to society. His leadership has helped Fuller to extend 
its reach by becoming a network of seven campuses, offering online 
study options, establishing Korean-language programs, expanding the 
Hispanic Center, and forging a number of study partnerships with 
international institutions that have increased the seminary's global 
influence.
   Richard is known and admired for his commitment to interfaith and 
ecumenical dialogue. He regularly takes part in formal dialogues 
between religious communities and as such has formed lasting 
friendships with individuals of other faiths and Christian traditions. 
Richard's actions have been an inspiration for others to reach out 
across faith divides. Several interfaith forums have taken place on 
Fuller's campus and he has turned Fuller Seminary into a ``convening 
place'' where many diverse peoples can respectfully share beliefs and 
opinions.
   Dr. Mouw is a renowned Christian spokesperson and influential voice 
in the community, country, and the world. Often called upon by 
institutions across the globe, Richard delivers lectures and sermons on 
issues of faith. His longtime academic focus on philosophy and ethics 
has resulted in extensive writing on social justice. He is known for 
suggesting new approaches for Christian engagement with culture and his 
innovative thinking often opens fresh perspectives for many of his 
readers. Dr. Mouw has authored 19 books throughout his prolific writing 
career.
   Dr. Mouw and his wife, Phyllis, have been married for fifty years, 
and have one son and two grandchildren.
   It is with great appreciation and respect that I ask all Members to 
join me in thanking Dr. Richard J. Mouw for his exceptional leadership 
of Fuller Theological Seminary over the last two decades.

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