| An
open letter from USU President Stan Albrecht on the
death of Gordon B. Hinckley
As president of Utah State
University, I wish to express my sincere condolences
to the family of LDS Church President Gordon B. Hinckley
and to the entire LDS community for the loss of this
wonderful, caring person whose presence touched the
lives of many people in the USU community.
President Hinckley was a great friend
of higher education both here in Utah and around the
world. He used his leadership role in the LDS Church
to encourage men and women to pursue higher education.
President Hinckley was an open and
caring leader who reached out to people in all walks
of life. He was an inclusive leader who respected the
diversity of thought that people of all faiths could
bring to a conversation. He was a strong advocate of
the LDS Church’s Perpetual Education Fund, which has
provided countless opportunities for young people around
the world to realize the dreams that higher education
can provide.
His was a respected voice in the
LDS Church, certainly, but his leadership, wit and personal
integrity also influenced people of every conviction
and belief.
We at Utah State University mourn
the loss of this kind, compassionate man, and our thoughts
are with his family.
Stan L. Albrecht, president
Utah State University
BJ
BJ
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