[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 140 (Wednesday, October 9, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1469]
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        HONORING THE LIFE AND LEGACY OF LOUIS MAGNARELLI, PH.D.

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                          HON. ROSA L. DeLAURO

                             of conecticut

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, October 9, 2013

  Ms. DeLAURO. Mr. Speaker, it is with the heaviest of hearts that I 
rise today to pay tribute to a dear friend and outstanding community 
member, Dr. Louis Magnarelli, whose recent passing was all too soon. 
Internationally recognized scientist, mentor, and friend, Lou was a 
remarkable man whose kind heart and passion for science touched the 
lives of many.
  Earning his B.S. in Biology at the State University New York at 
Oswego, an M.S. in Biology at the University of Michigan, and his Ph.D. 
in Medical Entomology at Cornell University, Lou began his career at 
the Connecticut Agriculture Experiment Station in 1975. He dedicated a 
lifetime to his research and his work earned him a distinguished 
reputation on his area of expertise, medical entomology. He began as 
Assistant Scientist, served as Associate Scientist, Scientist, and 
later Chief Scientist/State Entomologist and Vice Director. For the 
last nine years, Lou led the Station as its Director. His contributions 
to Connecticut and science were extensive and unparalleled, publishing 
in excess of two hundred scientific articles. His expertise was not 
only recognized here but internationally, particularly for his work on 
ticks, tick-associated diseases, serological testing for vector-borne 
pathogens.
  His colleagues perhaps put it best when they wrote ``Lou was not only 
our Director, he was our colleague and most of all, our friend. His 
door was always open, both literally and figuratively, for discussion 
of all matters from the scientific to the personal. His keen scientific 
and analytical mind was only exceeded by his desire to bring this 
institution's scientific knowledge and experience to the benefit of the 
citizens of Connecticut. He was a strong supporter of Connecticut 
agriculture, the state's trees and woodlands, and the green industry. 
Lou's wisdom and skillful stewardship as our leader will be sorely 
missed. Even through his illness, his thoughts were always of the 
Experiment Station. All Station staff, both present and future, will 
take tremendous pride in honoring and continuing Dr. Magnarelli's 
unwavering commitment for Putting Science to Work for Society.''
  I would be remiss if I did not extend a personal note of thanks and 
appreciation to Lou for his many years of friendship and service. I 
often sought his guidance and expertise. Lou's joy and dedication to 
his work was contagious and I could always count on him for outstanding 
research or an update on Station's recent work. I am proud of the work 
that we did together and the many accomplishments that were achieved on 
behalf of the Station and the residents of Connecticut.
  Louis Magnarelli's presence, both at the Station and in the 
scientific community, will be deeply missed. He worked tirelessly for 
the people of Connecticut, our communities and the environment. He was 
an extraordinary individual whose passion for science, exceptional 
leadership, and compassion for others will long serve as an inspiration 
to others--that is his lasting legacy. I join so many others in 
extending my deepest sympathies to his wife, Sharon, family, friends, 
and colleagues as they mourn his loss.

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