[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 163 (2017), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 13371]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




HONORING DR. JAMES KRUDOP FOR HIS EXCEPTIONAL CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATION 
                        IN THE STATE OF ALABAMA

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                            HON. MARTHA ROBY

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 6, 2017

  Mrs. ROBY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. James D. Krudop, an 
exceptional Alabamian who has made an enormous contribution to 
education in the State of Alabama. Dr. Krudop retired from Lurleen B. 
Wallace Community College in August, after serving there since 1978.
  Born and raised in Andalusia, Alabama, Dr. Krudop graduated from 
Andalusia High School and went on to attain a Bachelor of Science 
Degree from Auburn University, and both a Master of Arts and Doctor of 
Philosophy Degree from The University of Alabama.
  Dr. Krudop has dedicated his entire professional life to the public 
education system. Since starting at Lurleen B. Wallace Community 
College in 1978, Dr. Krudop has served as Dean of Student Affairs, Dean 
of Students/Administration, Dean of Student Development, Dean of the 
College, Dean of the College/Second-in-Command, President, Vice 
President and Dean of Administrative and Instructional Services, Vice 
President and MacArthur Campus Director, Vice President of the 
Greenville Campus, and Vice President and Director of the Greenville 
Campus, Interim President.
  Dr. Krudop is highly distinguished in his field, having received a 
number of honor recognitions including the Phi Theta Kappa 
International Michael Bennett Lifetime Achievement Award, and the Phi 
Theta Kappa Distinguished Administrator Award.
  Dr. Krudop has also attained membership and held leadership positions 
in an array of professional organizations including the Alabama 
Community College Association, the Alabama College System Financial 
Management Association, the Alabama College System Deans of Students 
Affairs Association, the All Alabama Team Program Committee, and the 
Alabama College Personnel Association.
  Not only has Dr. Krudop shown unwavering dedication to education, but 
he has faithfully served his community through public service in both 
the Andalusia and Greenville Area Chambers of Commerce, the L.V. 
Stabler Memorial Hospital Board of Trustees, the Rotary Clubs of 
Andalusia and Greenville, the Andalusia Health Services, Inc. Board of 
Directors, Andalusia First Baptist Church, and Andalusia City Council.
  The Alabama Community College System Board of Trustees and the 
Chancellor of the Alabama Community College System have extended their 
appreciation to Dr. Krudop for his many years of service to public 
education by naming him Vice President Emeritus of Lurleen B. Wallace 
Community College.
  Mr. Speaker, it is my privilege to acknowledge Dr. Krudop's impact on 
his community, the students of Alabama, and to honor him as a 
distinguished leader in his field.

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