[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 177 (Thursday, November 9, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E2154-E2155]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO FATHER GEORGE F. RILEY

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                         HON. THOMAS J. MANTON

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, November 9, 1995

  Mr. MANTON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to wish a happy 80th birthday 
to Father George F. Riley. It is rare to meet a man who is so dedicated 
to his community.
  A native of Massachusetts, Father Riley has been an important part of 
the Villanova community for the past 35 years where he currently serves 
as the special assistant to the president of the university. In this 
position he is responsible for assisting the development and 
maintenance of a strong communication network between Villanova and the 
more than 75,000 alumni around the world.
  Father Riley's positions in the field of teaching and administration 
is impressive. His positions include campus Peace Corps director; 
provincial secretary; archivist and vocation director of the Augustine 
Order which conducts Villanova and national director of the Alumni 
Fund. He also served for 21 years as vice president of university 
development. During his tenure he raised over $83 million in grants and 
gifts for Villanova University.
  In addition to his many works at Villanova University, Father Riley 
is involved in a number of other organizations. These include: a 
trustee emeritus of Merrimack College in Andover, MA, a commissioner at 
the Pennsylvania Public Television Network Commission; member of the 
board of directors of the Higher Education Congress of Philadelphia, 
and the United Way.
  Mr. Speaker, Father Riley has also been the recipient of several 
awards and honors. These awards include Man of the Year by the Hebrew 
Academy of Atlantic County, New Jersey; the Friendly Sons of St. 
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State of New Jersey; the Italian Press Club of Philadelphia; the 
Distinguished Community Service Award by the B'nai B'rith of New 
Jersey; the Rafter Football Memorial Award as well as Philadelphia's 
prestigious Commodore John Barry Award by the American Catholic 
Historical Society.
  Mr. Speaker, I know my colleagues join me in wishing Father George F. 
Riley a very happy 80th birthday with many more in the future. Father 
Riley is an illustrative individual dedicated to his church, education 
organizations, and community.

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