May 8, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 76 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E558]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    RECOGNIZING DR. DAVID L. McKENNA

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                            HON. TIM WALBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 8, 2019

  Mr. WALBERG. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize Dr. David L. 
McKenna, a legendary leader in Christian higher education, as he 
celebrates his 90th birthday during the month of May 2019.
  Born in Michigan, Dr. McKenna received an education at Spring Arbor 
College, Western Michigan University, and Asbury Theological Seminary, 
culminating with a Ph.D. from the University of Michigan.
  Dr. McKenna served as the President of Spring Arbor College (now 
university), a respected Christian college in my district, from 1961 to 
1968. He led the transformation of Spring Arbor from a two-year college 
to a baccalaureate institution and years later served as the Chairman 
of the Board when it became Spring Arbor University.
  He went on from Spring Arbor to serve as President of Seattle Pacific 
University from 1968 to 1982 and as President of Asbury Theological 
Seminary in Kentucky from 1982 to 1994, completing a remarkable 33 
years of presidential leadership in higher education.
  Dr. McKenna and his wife, Janet, now live in Kirkland, Washington, 
where they remain active and continue to positively impact people's 
lives. For many years, he has been a prolific author, continuing to 
publish at least one book per year.
  I ask my colleagues in the United States House of Representatives to 
join me in wishing Dr. David L. McKenna a happy 90th birthday, and in 
expressing best wishes for future blessings.

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