Aderholt Statement on Retirement of Dr. Robert Witt

HALEYVILLE, AL — Congressman Robert Aderholt (AL-04) today released the following statement upon the announcement of Dr. Robert Witt's upcoming retirement in August 2016 as Chancellor of the University of Alabama System.

"I want to congratulate Dr. Witt on the announcement of his upcoming retirement. While it is well deserved after his decades of service to higher education, Dr. Witt will be greatly missed.

"Dr. Witt has always been a champion of the University of Alabama System and his leadership has been instrumental in guiding the UA System to great heights of success. Before moving into the Chancellor post, Whitt served as President of the University of Alabama during nine years that were arguably among the University's most successful both academically and athletically.

"Vice-chancellor Ray Hayes will have big shoes to fill. However, I know he has many supporters like myself to help ensure he can continue the success seen under Dr. Witt. "

In Washington, Congressman Aderholt serves as Chairman of the Subcommittee on Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies for the powerful House Appropriations Committee; he is also a member of the Committee's Defense Subcommittee, the Committee's Commerce, Justice, and Science Subcommittee, and the Helsinki Commission.

For more information about Aderholt's work in Congress visit: www.aderholt.house.gov.