President Daniels statement on announcement from West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis

Purdue University President Mitch Daniels on Friday (June 17) issued the following statement on West Lafayette Mayor John Dennis' Alzheimer's diagnosis.

Daniels said:

 “John Dennis is handling the end of his public service career with the same class and grace that he has brought to his entire tenure.  His stellar record of achievement and measured, thoughtful decision making speaks for itself, and meanwhile the city-university relationship is the nation’s best, thanks to John.  We all must hope for a successor who can carry on to the standard he has established.”