Chalmers Wylie Had Strong Ties to Ohio State

CHALMERS WYLIE HAD STRONG TIES TO THE OHIO STATE UNIVERSITY 

COLUMBUS -- Chalmers P. Wylie, former U.S. Congressman and 
adjunct professor in the School of Public Policy and Management at 
The Ohio State University, passed away suddenly this morning.

"Congressman Wylie was a long and dear friend of mine and the 
university.  He was without a doubt one of Ohio's true statesmen," 
said Michael Colley, vice chair of the Board of Trustees.  "All of 
those who knew him will miss him greatly.  His work for the citizens 
of Ohio and, in particular, for higher education in the halls of 
Congress was exemplary.  After retiring from Congress in 1993, 
Congressman Wylie continued to share his knowledge of Congress and 
federal policy-making with graduate students and faculty.  He will be 
sadly missed."

Through an endowed fund created by gifts from Congressman Wylie 
and friends, the university's Board of Trustees established the 
Chalmers P. Wylie Scholarship for Public Service in 1993 in honor of 
his grandchildren, Bryan Wylie, Pamela Poston and Tamara Poston.  
Fund-raising efforts coordinated by U.S. District Court Judge George 
C. Smith significantly enhanced the fund in recent years.  The award 
is presented annually to a first-year graduate student in the 
school's M.P.A. program in recognition of the recipient's academic 
achievement, leadership potential and commitment to public service.

Wylie studied at Ohio State, but left school two quarters shy of 
graduation to enlist in the U.S. Army.  After World War II, he earned 
a law degree at Harvard University.  In 1993, Ohio State honored 
Congressman Wylie with its Distinguished Service Award for his 
commitment to the university and the people of Ohio.  The university 
will follow a proclamation declared today by Gov. George V. Voinovich 
to fly all flags at half-staff.

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Contact:  William J. Napier, executive assistant to the president and 
secretary of the Board of Trustees, (614) 292-2424.