CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF DR. ANDREW BILLINGSLEY

CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF DR. ANDREW BILLINGSLEY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 50 (Thursday, March 19, 2026)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages E240-E241] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] CELEBRATING THE 100TH BIRTHDAY OF DR. ANDREW BILLINGSLEY ______ HON. ROBERT C. ``BOBBY'' SCOTT of virginia in the house of representatives Thursday, March 19, 2026 Mr. SCOTT of Virginia. Mr. Speaker, I rise to celebrate the 100th birthday of Dr. Andrew Billingsley. As the representative of Virginia's 3rd Congressional District, I have the honor of representing Dr. Billingsley's alma mater, Hampton University, known in his time as the Hampton Institute. After serving in the Army during World War II, Dr. Billingsley began his academic journey at Hampton where he served on student council. Ultimately, he transferred to Grinnell College, where he earned his bachelor's degree in political science. He went on to earn master's degrees in social services and sociology from Boston University and the University of Michigan, respectively, and a doctoral degree in social policy and research from Brandeis University in 1964. Dr. Billingsley then brought his expertise to higher education, serving at the University [[Page E241]] of California, Berkeley, and Howard University, and later as the eighth president of Morgan State University. Over the course of his distinguished career, he authored and co-authored numerous books, research papers, and academic publications. Even after retirement, he continued to mentor and teach, earning many awards and honors in recognition of his contributions. Mr. Speaker, Dr. Billingsley has dedicated his life's work as a sociologist to advocating for Black families. On the occasion of his 100th birthday, it is only fitting that we celebrate his extraordinary legacy and years of service. ____________________