[Congressional Record Volume 165, Number 114 (Tuesday, July 9, 2019)]
[House]
[Page H5290]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING JUDY GENSHAFT UPON RETIREMENT AS UNIVERSITY OF SOUTH FLORIDA 
                               PRESIDENT

  (Mr. SPANO asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. SPANO. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Dr. Judy Genshaft for 
her 19 years of service as president of my alma mater, the University 
of South Florida.
  During her tenure, she emphasized research. That commitment has been 
a major part of why USF has been rated as one of the Nation's top 25 
public universities for research.
  Her advocacy for technology had a direct impact on the city of Tampa, 
which has grown into one of the most successful tech hubs in the world.
  Under her leadership, USF's endowment nearly doubled; its 4-year 
graduation rate tripled; and now, all USF students graduate at the same 
rate, regardless of their race, ethnicity, or family income.
  On a personal level, she is also an immensely generous donor, having 
helped fund the USF Honors College and then made an additional gift to 
endow its deanship.
  More impressive than these numbers are Judy's contagious energy and 
her genuine concern for her students. She regularly worked 12-hour days 
and still made time to talk with students whenever she saw them.
  Mr. Speaker, Judy is a woman clearly guided by purpose. I am so 
grateful for everything that she has done and continues to do to make 
my alma mater, the University of South Florida, better for our students 
and our city.

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