[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 25 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)]
[Senate]
[Page S873]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                      TRIBUTE TO LARRY GIANCHETTA

 Mr. DAINES. Mr. President, Larry Gianchetta, the dean of the 
University of Montana School of Business, has announced that he will be 
retiring at the end of this school year. Dean Gianchetta has been a 
part of the University of Montana staff for 41 years and has served as 
dean of the School of Business for the past 30 years.
  Dean Gianchetta has been an inspiration not only for his staff, but 
also for his students. Dean Gianchetta is an enthusiastic teacher who 
has instilled an excitement for learning and a commitment to service in 
his staff and students. He created positive environment for his staff 
and students, making experiences at the University of Montana enjoyable 
for all.
  Dean Gianchetta made sure the school of business could support 
students for generations to come through its scholarship program. He 
worked tirelessly to promote the University of Montana School of 
Business Administration name to gain the financial support needed to 
educate Montana's next generation of leaders. His dedication not only 
resulted in donations for the school's scholarship program, but also 
funding for new school buildings, including the Gallagher Business 
Building, which opened in 1996, and the Gilkey Center for Executive 
Education, which opened earlier this year.
  One of Dean Gianchetta's most admired accomplishments is the founding 
of the American Indian Business Leaders. It began at the University of 
Montana and, today, has grown to be a national organization that 
includes 76 high schools, colleges, and universities. Dean Gianchetta 
has also helped the University of Montana develop new college majors in 
marketing and management, a minor in business program, and six 
certificates in several different areas.
  Dean Larry Gianchetta does not boast about the accomplishments he has 
made while at the University of Montana School of Business, but they 
can be clearly seen not only on the University of Montana campus, but 
also throughout the country. I may be a Bobcat, but I recognize the 
tremendous impact this Grizzly has made on our State and our Nation. He 
will be greatly missed at the University of Montana, but I am confident 
that the legacy he's left will be carried on for years to come.

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