[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 160 (Thursday, November 13, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2346]
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                      TRIBUTE TO REV. J.A. PANUSKA

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                         HON. JOSEPH M. McDADE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, November 13, 1997

  Mr. McDADE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to one of 
America's preeminent educators, Rev. J.A. Panuska, on the occasion of 
his retirement as president of the University of Scranton in Scranton, 
PA.
  Father Panuska is an extraordinary man who is well respected in the 
local community, the academic community, and the spiritual community. 
He is known for his studies in cryobiology, as well as for his 
dedication to his true passion--his students. Father Panuska enjoys a 
hands-on approach in his duties at the university which carries over 
into his work with many local organizations. His insight has greatly 
enhanced the activities of these groups as they work toward improving 
the community.
  Founded in 1888, the University of Scranton has been enriched by 
Father Panuska's leadership over the past 16 years. He guided the 
university through its largest expansion effort in history, and has 
brought the school into a period of constant academic recognition and 
praise. Under Father Panuska's guidance, the university has ranked 
consistently among the top comprehensive institutions in the 
Northeastern and Mid-Atlantic states. It has also become widely 
recognized for the remarkable record of its graduates receiving 
Fulbright scholarships.
  Mr. Speaker, in 1998, Father Panuska will conclude his 16-year tenure 
as president of the University of Scranton, the same year he celebrates 
the 50th anniversary of his entrance into the Society of Jesus. I would 
like to thank him for his close friendship, which has been dear to me, 
congratulate him on a remarkable record of achievement and wish him the 
best in his future endeavors.

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