[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 43 (Wednesday, April 17, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E553]
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              CONGRATULATIONS TO SISTER ROSE MARIE KUJAWA

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 17, 2002

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity 
to congratulate Sister Rose Marie Kujawa as she is inaugurated as 
Madonna University's sixth president. I would also like to thank her 
for her extraordinary contributions to Madonna. For over twenty years, 
Sister Rose Marie has served Madonna, and every person with whom she 
has worked is eternally grateful for all she has accomplished.
  On July 1, 001, Sister Rose Marie became Madonna's sixth president. 
Sister Rose Marie began her tenure with Madonna in 1975, organizing and 
teaching the first computer courses to be offered at the university. 
Later on, as an academic dean, Sister Rose Marie organized Madonna's 
first graduate program. During her term as academic vice president, the 
size of the faculty and the percentage of faculty members holding 
doctorates doubled. Further, the faculty teaching load was brought in 
line with national standards during Sister Rose Marie's tenure as 
academic vice president.
  Mr. Speaker, it is clear Sister Rose Marie is a woman of great 
dedication to Madonna University. In addition to her outstanding 
service to Madonna, Sister Rose Marie is dedicated to improving the 
lives of others. She has served on the boards of a seminary, social 
services agencies, nursing homes, retreat centers, a hospice and a 
hospital. Additionally, she was elected to the leadership team of the 
Felician Sisters of the Livonia Province.
  And so, Mr. Speaker, I submit this tribute to be included in the 
archives of the history of our country. It is women like Sister Rose 
Marie Kujawa who make this nation great. I extend to her my 
congratulations as Madonna University celebrates her inaugural 
activities on April 20, 2002.

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