[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 123 (Wednesday, September 25, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1640]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    HONORING DR. MICHAEL VINCIGUERRA

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                           HON. JERRY WELLER

                              of illinois

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 24, 2002

  Mr. WELLER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Michael 
Vinciguerra, who will be inaugurated today as the 8th President of the 
University of St. Francis in Joliet, IL.
  Dr. Vinciguerra comes to the University of St. Francis from the State 
University of New York (SUNY) at Farmingdale where he served since 1970 
as professor, vice president for academic affairs, and provost. While 
at SUNY-Farmingdale, he led the effort to transform the college to a 
four-year institution as well as helping to create a campus Bioscience 
Park in collaboration with Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory and a leading 
biotechnology company, OSI Pharmaceutical. He also initiated a campus-
wide outcomes assessment program; pursued continuous improvement in 
programs and upgraded fiscal enrollment management.
  Experienced in Catholic Education, Dr. Vinciguerra is a graduate of 
Iona College in New Rochelle, NY with a degree in chemistry. He holds a 
master of science degree and Ph.D. in physical chemistry from Adelphi 
University. Michael and Grace recently relocated in Joliet, IL, and 
have one son, Michael, who is married to Darcy and one grandson, 
Christopher who lives in Spotsylvania, VA.
  With his wealth of academic experience and his ability to work 
closely with the community, Dr. Vincinguerra is the right choice to 
lead the University of St. Francis community in its 2002-2003 Annual 
Theme of ``A Time of Renewal, to reconnect, reaffirm and rejuvenate the 
many qualities that make St. Francis unique.''
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this body to join me in welcoming Dr. Michael 
Vinciguerra as the President of the University of St. Francis.

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