(WASHINGTON) U.S. Rep. Lynn Woolsey (D-Calif.) recently recognized the life’s work of outgoing Gallaudet President Dr. I. King Jordan.
The tribute, given Sept. 20 and entered into the Congressional Record, highlighted Jordan’s personal and professional life.
During her speech, the California legislator spoke highly of Jordan, who announced his retirement in September. Rep. Woolsey is Congressional appointee to the University’s Board of Trustees.
“He [Jordan] has proven to be an able, caring leader propelling the University forward as well as becoming a strong advocate for deaf students on the federal level,” she said. “I wish Dr. Jordan much happiness in his retirement as he looks forward to traveling with his wife Linda and spending more time with his family. His compassion and service will be greatly missed. I am proud to have had a chance to work with him these past years.”
Jordan will leave his post Dec. 31, 2006. The University’s Board of Trustees is currently identifying his replacement.
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey's statements: http://my.gallaudet.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/DailyDigest/employees/woolsey.doc (requires Wordpad or Microsoft Word to open it)
Source: http://news.gallaudet.edu/newsreleases/Article.asp?ID=5782
The tribute, given Sept. 20 and entered into the Congressional Record, highlighted Jordan’s personal and professional life.
During her speech, the California legislator spoke highly of Jordan, who announced his retirement in September. Rep. Woolsey is Congressional appointee to the University’s Board of Trustees.
“He [Jordan] has proven to be an able, caring leader propelling the University forward as well as becoming a strong advocate for deaf students on the federal level,” she said. “I wish Dr. Jordan much happiness in his retirement as he looks forward to traveling with his wife Linda and spending more time with his family. His compassion and service will be greatly missed. I am proud to have had a chance to work with him these past years.”
Jordan will leave his post Dec. 31, 2006. The University’s Board of Trustees is currently identifying his replacement.
Congresswoman Lynn Woolsey's statements: http://my.gallaudet.edu/bbcswebdav/institution/DailyDigest/employees/woolsey.doc (requires Wordpad or Microsoft Word to open it)
Source: http://news.gallaudet.edu/newsreleases/Article.asp?ID=5782