[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 78 (Thursday, June 7, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1048-E1049]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    TRIBUTE TO THE PRESIDENT OF HOFSTRA UNIVERSITY, DR. JAMES SHUART

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                         HON. CAROLYN McCARTHY

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, June 7, 2001

  Mrs. McCARTHY of New York. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of 
Hofstra University President Dr. James Shuart's unique and lifelong 
commitment to Nassau County.
  Our community is indebted to Dr. Shuart. His lifelong relationship 
with Hofstra University alone is notable. Not only did he attend the 
University for undergraduate and graduate studies, but he joined the 
University staff and rose steadily through the ranks. For 42 years, Dr. 
Shuart has served Hofstra University as an integral staff member, from 
his initial position as an admissions officer until his appointment to 
University President 25 years ago.
  Dr. Shuart's term as Hofstra President benefitted both the University 
and the outlying community. While Dr. Shuart brought technological 
innovations to the campus for both students and staff, he brought 
national recognition to the University for its art museum and 
arboretum. Today, Nassau residents can take advantage of the campus' 
art galleries and exhibitions, outdoor sculptures and more than 7,000 
trees. They can attend lectures, conferences and symposia on a variety 
of topics and enjoy dozens of concerts and plays performed in campus 
theaters.
  Yet Dr. Shuart's tenure at Hofstra is just part of what makes him 
invaluable to our community. His work to improve our children's 
education on the local and state levels has set him apart from other 
educators. He has been involved in Nassau government consistently since 
1971. Throughout the years, Dr. Shuart has consistently volunteered for 
a variety of community service organizations. His interest in the 
public good has made Dr. Shuart a role model for our children, their 
parents, indeed all of us.
  I consider myself to be a better person because of my friendship with 
Dr. Shuart. He has shown me what comes with commitment

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and years of hard work. Dr. James Shuart exemplifies how one person can 
make a difference, one person can change a community.
  We are lucky to have Dr. James Shuart in Nassau County.

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