[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 60 (Monday, April 5, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E349]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                HONORING THE LIFE OF DR. DENNIS DePERRO

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 5, 2021

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Dr. 
Dennis DePerro, who passed away on March 1, 2021. Dr. DePerro was a 
champion of higher education, dedicating his life to helping students 
realize their full potential at universities and colleges across New 
York State.
  Since 2017, Dr. DePerro had served as President of St. Bonaventure 
University in Allegany, New York. In just four short years, Dr. DePerro 
established himself as a forward thinking and compassionate leader who 
cared deeply about the students, faculty, and staff he served. As 
President of St. Bonaventure, he expanded school enrollment, embraced 
new academic programs, and improved access to online learning.
  To those who were familiar with Dr. DePerro's work, his success at 
St. Bonaventure was no surprise. For eighteen years, he accomplished 
similar feats in my district in Central New York as Vice President for 
Enrollment at Le Moyne College and played a key role in bettering the 
college and advancing its core mission. Central New York is immensely 
grateful to Dr. DePerro for his many contributions to our community.
  Beyond his astounding work in higher education, Dr. DePerro enjoyed 
nothing more than spending time with his wife, Sherry, and two sons, 
Andrew and Matt. His memory lives on through his family and friends. We 
join all who knew and admired Dr. DePerro in mourning his life.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues in the House join me in honoring 
Dr. Dennis DePerro. Throughout his career, Dr. DePerro touched many 
lives and was a blessing to the students, universities and colleges, 
and communities he served. The passion and commitment he espoused is an 
inspiration to us all, and he leaves behind a lasting legacy of work 
that will continue to positively impact students in Upstate New York.

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