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Mr Speaker, I rise today to honour Dr Luna Isaac Mishoe, former President of Delaware State College and a veteran of World War II. Revered as a mentor, guide, and instructor, Dr Mishoe was a symbol of hope for many young African American individuals. One of America's most distinguished mathematicians and physicists, Dr Mishoe was only the 17th African American in this country to earn a Ph.D. in Mathematics. Indeed, Dr Mishoe was a very well educated man: he held a Bachelor of Science Degree in mathematics and chemistry from Allen University, a Master of Science Degree in mathematics and physics from the University of Michigan, and a Doctor of Philosophy in mathematics from New York University, as well as a year of post-doctoral research in mathematics at Oxford University. And, at the age of 63, while serving as President of Delaware State, Dr Mishoe graduated once again, this time with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Accounting and Business Administration, and a Master of Business Degree from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania. His tenacious desire to pursue his education is truly inspiring.
At the age of 53, Dr Mishoe accepted the role as president of Delaware State College, where he oversaw the overall growth and development of the University. The school continued to expand under Dr Mishoe's 27-year tenure, and he saw to it that greater emphasis be placed on the development and improvement of academic programs dedicated to the education of all people. Enrolment progressively increased from 386 students in 1960 to 2,327 in 1987.
Dr Mishoe's phenomenal leadership generated an exemplary environment at DSU. Serving the second longest tenure, Dr Mishoe was able to improve the physical infrastructure by completing the construction of Conwell Hall for men, Laws Hall for women, building of Business and Economics, and Evers Hall. Through his ability to create the first master's degree program in Education Curriculum and Instruction in 1981, and later, establishing six other graduate degree programs, Dr Mishoe upheld the University's mission of integrating the highest standard of excellence.
Prior to entering academia, Dr Mishoe served in the Air Force during World War II. During this time of racial conflict, Dr Mishoe fought battles abroad and for civil rights at home. It was recently determined by the National Office of the Tuskegee Airmen that Dr Mishoe is a documented Original Tuskegee Airman. He also served as a Special Consultant for the Ballistics Research Laboratory at the U.S. Army Ordnance Proving Ground in Maryland, prior to taking the helm at DSC. Dr Mishoe sadly passed away at the age of 72 on January 18, 1989, and is remembered as a dynamic community leader by his family, friends, students, and the many people whose lives he touched. I am very pleased to honour his life and legacy.
In the house of representatives: Tuesday, November 29, 2016.
At the age of 53, Dr Mishoe accepted the role as president of Delaware State College, where he oversaw the overall growth and development of the University. The school continued to expand under Dr Mishoe's 27-year tenure, and he saw to it that greater emphasis be placed on the development and improvement of academic programs dedicated to the education of all people. Enrolment progressively increased from 386 students in 1960 to 2,327 in 1987.
Dr Mishoe's phenomenal leadership generated an exemplary environment at DSU. Serving the second longest tenure, Dr Mishoe was able to improve the physical infrastructure by completing the construction of Conwell Hall for men, Laws Hall for women, building of Business and Economics, and Evers Hall. Through his ability to create the first master's degree program in Education Curriculum and Instruction in 1981, and later, establishing six other graduate degree programs, Dr Mishoe upheld the University's mission of integrating the highest standard of excellence.
Prior to entering academia, Dr Mishoe served in the Air Force during World War II. During this time of racial conflict, Dr Mishoe fought battles abroad and for civil rights at home. It was recently determined by the National Office of the Tuskegee Airmen that Dr Mishoe is a documented Original Tuskegee Airman. He also served as a Special Consultant for the Ballistics Research Laboratory at the U.S. Army Ordnance Proving Ground in Maryland, prior to taking the helm at DSC. Dr Mishoe sadly passed away at the age of 72 on January 18, 1989, and is remembered as a dynamic community leader by his family, friends, students, and the many people whose lives he touched. I am very pleased to honour his life and legacy.
In the house of representatives: Tuesday, November 29, 2016.