[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 109 (Thursday, June 27, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5207]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
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RECOGNIZING JUDY GENSHAFT
(Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given permission to address the House
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Dr. Judy
Genshaft, a truly outstanding leader whose contributions to the Tampa
Bay area as the sixth president of the University of South Florida have
been unmatched, in my opinion.
President Genshaft has completely transformed USF by helping it
achieve elite status as a preeminent research university. The National
Science Foundation has ranked USF as one of the Nation's top 25
research universities.
Under Judy's leadership, USF has nearly quadrupled its research
portfolio to expand lifesaving research and develop cutting-edge
technologies. The school's success has attracted some of the brightest
young minds to the Tampa Bay area of Florida, growing enrollment by 40
percent, and USF's graduation rate has tripled with Dr. Genshaft at the
helm.
Summarizing the many accomplishments of President Genshaft in just 1
minute is impossible. She is a remarkable woman who has made the Tampa
Bay region a better place. As she prepares to retire, it is my honor to
say congratulations to her.
Go Bulls.
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