[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 105 (Wednesday, September 8, 2004)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1554]
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 HONORING LAWRENCE DeNARDIS, PH.D. FOR HIS OUTSTANDING SERVICE TO THE 
                               COMMUNITY

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of connecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 8, 2004

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with great pleasure that I rise today 
to pay tribute to one of our community's most outstanding leaders, and 
my good friend, Lawrence DeNardis, as he is honored by family, friends, 
and colleagues for his 13 years of service as President of the 
University of New Haven. Larry has dedicated a lifetime of service to 
the community and we are certainly fortunate to have been the 
beneficiary of his unparalleled compassion, generosity, and commitment.
  For over a decade, Larry has been at the helm of the University of 
New Haven and under his leadership and direction the University has 
truly prospered. I have often spoke of our Nation's need for talented, 
creative educators, willing to help our young people learn and grow--
Larry is just that kind of teacher. Larry has spent most of his 
professional career in higher education. For 16 years he served as 
Associate Professor and Chairman of Political Science at Albertus 
Magnus College, Visiting Professor of Government at Connecticut 
College, Guest Scholar at the Woodrow Wilson International Center for 
Scholars of the Smithsonian Institution, and seminar instructor at Yale 
University. His good work and diligent efforts to provide a quality 
education to his students has touched the lives of thousands of young 
people--going a long way in providing them with a strong foundation on 
which to build their futures.
  Larry's outstanding record of contributions to education has been 
recognized both locally and nationally. Immediately prior to his 
appointment as President of the University of New Haven, Larry served 
as President and Chief Executive Officer of the Connecticut Policy and 
Economic Council and was appointed by former Governor Lowell Weicker as 
Chair of the Connecticut Board of Governors of Higher Education. Larry 
was also selected by former President George W. Bush for an appointment 
to the National Advisory Committee on Institutional Quality and 
Integrity, a group which oversees the accreditation of institutions and 
associations in higher education.
  In addition to his distinguished career in education, Larry has also 
served in public life where he demonstrated a unique commitment to 
public service. He served five terms in the Connecticut State Senate as 
well as one term as the United States Representative for Connecticut's 
Third Congressional District. After his term in the United States House 
of Representatives, Larry went on to serve as the Acting Assistant 
Secretary for Legislation at the United States Department of Health and 
Human Services. He was also appointed by former President George W. 
Bush as a member of the Board of Regents of the National Library of 
Medicine--a position which he held for four years.
  It is not often that you find an individual who so willingly 
dedicates himself to the betterment of his community. In addition to 
his professional contributions, Larry has worked with numerous local 
business and service organizations aimed at providing a better quality 
of life for the residents of the Greater New Haven area. Our 
communities would not be the same without people like Larry, who give 
their time and energy to make a difference in the lives of others.
  Through his contributions, Larry has left an indelible mark on our 
community. For all of his good work, I am proud to rise today to join 
his wife, Mary Lou; his four children Larry, Jr., Gregory, Mark, and 
Lesley; family, friends, and colleagues in extending my thanks and 
appreciation to my friend Lawrence DeNardis. My very best wishes for 
many more years of health and happiness.

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