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HONORING THOMAS B. DAY
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HON. DARRELL ISSA
of california
in the house of representatives
Monday, June 28, 2021
Mr. ISSA. Madam Speaker, I rise to recognize and celebrate the life and accomplishments of Thomas B. Day, who passed away on June 15, 2021.
Day dedicated over 30 years of his abundant life to higher education and paved the way for thousands of students to achieve their academic and professional goals. Among Day's numerous accomplishments in academia, public service, and science include appointments to the National Science Board by Presidents Ronald Reagan and George H.W. Bush and receipt of the Senior Fellow and Fellow titles, respectively, from the California Council on Science and Technology and the American Physical Society. Serving as President of San Diego State University
(SDSU) from 1978/ 1996, Day oversaw the creation of six doctoral programs and a strategic shift that emphasized faculty-intensive research.
Referred to as one of the most transformative presidents in the history of SDSU, under his guidance, the SDSU campus significantly expanded, as he created a path for what is now California State University San Marcos, the SDSU School of Public Health, and the SDSU School of Communication. A credit to Day's vision, SDSU School of Public Health now produces 75 percent of the public health work force in San Diego.
Day's legacy continues to be recognized. In 2018, SDSU named the school's engineering and interdisciplinary sciences complex the
``Thomas B. and Anne K. Day Quad'' in his honor.
Additionally, SDSU's freshman success programs are now called the
``Thomas B. Day Student Success Programs'' to reflect Day's advocacy for ensuring that students had access to services that could support and enrich their learning opportunities.
These accolades reflect Day's strong dedication to SDSU and his deep hope for the continuous betterment of our community.
While we mourn the loss of an extraordinary leader in our community, we can find joy in the fact that Day's legacy will continue to enrich the lives of generations of Californians to come.
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SOURCE: Congressional Record Vol. 167, No. 112
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