[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 92 (Thursday, June 18, 2009)]
[Senate]
[Pages S6798-S6799]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                         ADDITIONAL STATEMENTS

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              COMMENDING SALVATORE ``TORRE'' M. MERINGOLO

 Mr. CARDIN. Mr. President, today I pay special tribute to the 
outstanding accomplishments of Salvatore M. Meringolo, vice president 
for development at St. Mary's College since 1997.
  Mr. Meringolo leaves a remarkable record of accomplishment at St. 
Mary's College. He was hired 15 years ago as director of the library 
and information services and directed a comprehensive modernization 
effort that encompassed library partnerships with the University of 
Maryland System and raised $2 million for the library's endowment.
  During his tenure as vice president for development, St. Mary's 
endowment has grown from less than $5 million to more than $24 million. 
Moreover, Mr. Meringolo pursued Federal funding strategies that have 
yielded more than $6 million for programs such as St. Mary's River 
Project and campus IT networking infrastructure.
  For the past 3 years, Mr. Meringolo has served as secretary to the 
Board of Trustees. I had the honor of serving on the board from 1988-
1999. He has provided staff support to the board's development, 
governance, and executive committees.
  Mr. Meringolo often represents the college in the local community, 
having served as vice president of the Patuxent Partnership, as a 
member of the Navy Alliance, and the college's representative to the 
Economic Development Commission of St. Mary's County.
  When the college and Historic St. Mary's City joined forces to create 
the $65 million Maryland Heritage Project, Mr. Meringolo worked to 
ensure a compelling and timely application. The facilities of St. 
Mary's College were reshaped over the last decade as a result of the 
Maryland Heritage Project.
  The challenge presented by St. Mary's small-scale and modest 
resources was largely overcome by the talents of this very thoughtful 
and experienced individual. The college has experienced enormous growth 
in the last 15 years and much of that growth can be attributed to Mr. 
Meringolo's leadership.
  I ask my colleagues to join me in applauding the many accomplishments 
of Torre Meringolo and in wishing him success in his future 
endeavors.

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