[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 188 (Tuesday, October 26, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1148]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   HONORING THE INSTALLATION OF LAMONT REPOLLET AS PRESIDENT OF KEAN 
                               UNIVERSITY

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                            HON. ALBIO SIRES

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, October 26, 2021

  Mr. SIRES. Madam Speaker, today, I recognize and congratulate Lamont 
Repollet's installation as the 18th leader of Kean University. He has 
been a dear friend for many years, and I believe he is an excellent 
choice to take on the role of President of Kean University.
  Lamont Repollet has demonstrated a lifelong commitment to educating 
students in New Jersey. He started as a teacher and coach in an urban 
area, an experience we share and one that has informed his entire 
career. As a principal and then superintendent, he implemented many 
initiatives including those focused on closing the opportunity gap, 
increasing graduation rates, and creating new leadership and literacy 
programs.
  He brought his dedication to equity and opportunity to the state 
level as Commissioner of Education and applied everything he learned in 
his prior roles toward improving our education system. He did this 
while tackling the immense challenge of restructuring student learning 
during the COVID-19 pandemic. Lamont Repollet has broken barriers as 
the first Black principal of Carteret High School, the first Black 
Commissioner of Education of the State of New Jersey, and now, the 
first Black president of Kean University, where he has deep ties. As an 
alumnus and former member of the Board of Trustees, he has knowledge 
of, and a commitment to, the students, faculty, and community.
  Madam Speaker, I know that he will work hard to create new 
opportunities for students while creating an environment in which 
everyone can flourish. It is my great honor to recognize this milestone 
for Lamont Repollet and Kean University and I know that there are great 
things ahead.

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