[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 203 (Tuesday, November 23, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1261]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HONORING THE 75TH ANNIVERSARY OF LE MOYNE COLLEGE

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                            HON. JOHN KATKO

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 23, 2021

  Mr. KATKO. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Le Moyne College in 
Syracuse, New York as the college celebrates its 75th Anniversary. 
Since its founding, Le Moyne College has provided students with a 
renowned Jesuit education, preparing thousands of young men and women 
to reach great successes and live generously.
  True to the intellectual and religious tradition it was founded on, 
for over seven decades Le Moyne has provided its undergraduate students 
and graduate students with a well-rounded, liberal arts education. 
Equipped with a Le Moyne education, alumni from the college have become 
leaders across a wide range of sectors including business, medicine, 
government, and the arts and sciences. Today, Le Moyne has grown 
dramatically. It greatly expanded its academic programs and has a 
sprawling campus that boasts five academic buildings and 15 residential 
buildings, as well as a chapel, library, performing arts center, Jesuit 
residence, plaza and athletic facilities.
  While the school has remained committed to its core values, Le Moyne 
has always prided itself on being a trailblazer for progress. At the 
time of its founding in 1946, Le Moyne was the first Jesuit college in 
the United States to open as a coeducational institutional. And in 
2014, Linda LeMura was named the college's 14th president, making her 
the first female layperson to lead a Jesuit institution in the United 
States. Under her leadership, President LeMura has raised the college's 
profile, prioritized inclusivity, and worked to foster an environment 
where Le Moyne students and faculty can learn and grow. Notably, during 
the pandemic, President LeMura took an unusual step to limit the spread 
of COVID-19 amongst the school's population and highlight the 
importance of being a thoughtful steward of the community by moving 
into a neighborhood popular with students living off-campus. For 
several months, LeMura became a friendly face in the neighborhood. She 
greeted students living nearby on her daily walks, helped them keep 
their lawns free of trash and debris, and reprimanded those holding 
gatherings that could spread the virus.
  In 2016, the college adopted the slogan `Greatness Meets Goodness' to 
highlight the college's lasting commitment to helping students reach 
heights in their career, while emphasizing the importance of integrity 
and compassion for all people. Le Moyne consistently encourages 
students to put Jesuit values in action by providing volunteer 
opportunities within Central New York and around the world, and 
harboring extensive networks at local nonprofits, shelters, kitchens, 
and schools. In 2020, Le Moyne launched its Erie 21 program, which 
helps veterans, immigrants, refugees, the underemployed and unemployed 
obtain internships and software development jobs with local employers 
by providing students with technical and computer coding skills. The 
impact Le Moyne students have had in our Central New York community and 
around the world is both far-reaching and impactful. It is exemplified 
by alumni like Jeanette Epps, the first Black female astronaut to serve 
as a crewmember on the International Space Station, who is conducting 
research that will benefit all of mankind. And Andrew Lunetta, who 
found his passion helping homeless individuals and families in Central 
New York while at Le Moyne, and has since founded Tiny Home For Good, a 
nonprofit that builds safe and affordable housing for those less 
fortunate.
  Madam Speaker, I ask that my colleagues in the House join me in 
honoring the 75th Anniversary of Le Moyne College. Over the past 75 
years, the College has prepared thousands of students to become 
successful leaders in their careers and carry themselves with 
integrity. Le Moyne has been a cherished part of our community and I'm 
excited to see what the future holds for the college.

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