[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 4, 2011)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1764]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              HONORING DR. TOM GALLIA OF ROWAN UNIVERSITY

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                         HON. ROBERT E. ANDREWS

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 4, 2011

  Mr. ANDREWS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Tom Gallia, a 
longtime member of the Rowan University community, currently serving as 
the Chief of Staff to the President and the Vice-president of community 
relations.
  In his 40 years with the university, Dr. Gallia has served as a 
dedicated and tireless advocate for students and has played an integral 
role in every major university decision over the past several years.
  In particular, Dr. Gallia's achievements have revolved around his 
relationship with the Borough of Glassboro. He graduated from Glassboro 
State College, where he earned bachelor's degree in biological and 
physical sciences with a minor in science education in 1966. He also 
met his wife at the school. His first job was at Glassboro High School, 
where he served as a biology teacher, advisor, and wrestling coach.
  Prior to joining the administration of the University, Dr. Gallia 
served as a biological science and secondary education professor, 
serving three terms as a Department Chair and eight years as executive 
associate dean in the College of Education. Dr. Gallia continues to 
hold the rank of full professor in both the Teacher Education and 
Educational Leadership departments.
  Dr. Gallia has been instrumental in the planning and implementation 
of the Rowan Boulevard Project. The opportunities provided by the 
construction of the hotel, bookstore, residential apartments, and town 
square are secondary to the degree to which the project truly brought 
Rowan University students and the school's surrounding community of 
Glassboro together. The project, with Dr. Gallia's guidance, has helped 
the school develop a positive and meaningful relationship with the 
surrounding town.
  In addition to his work at Rowan, Dr. Gallia serves in numerous 
positions in community organizations, including Main Street Glassboro, 
Central Business Redevelopment Authority, Glassboro Economic Advisory 
Board, Glassboro Chamber of Commerce, and Glassboro Code Enforcement 
Board, the Finance Committee of St. Bridget Church, the Bishop's Task 
Force and Transition Team at the church, and St. Anthony's Mutual Aid 
Society.
  Mr. Speaker, I recognize Dr. Tom Gallia for his tireless dedication 
to the Borough of Glassboro, and to the faculty, students, and 
surrounding community of Rowan University and his decades of service to 
this fine institution of higher learning.

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