[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 76 (Friday, May 6, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E462]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     HONORING MR. PETER BONITATIBUS

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                         HON. STEPHEN F. LYNCH

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 6, 2022

  Mr. LYNCH. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Mr. Peter 
Bonitatibus, who is retiring after a tireless 35-year-long career in 
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts' system of higher education. Born in 
Quincy, Peter has resided in Whitman for the last 20 years with his 
wife Margaret and their children Sheila, Danny, Justin, and Mary.
  Peter is proud to have spent his entire career working with many 
outstanding police officers, faculty, and staff in several of 
Massachusetts's finest public institutions of higher learning. Before 
his retirement, he was considered the key person for all things 
technological for the University of Massachusetts Boston's Division of 
Student Affairs. The group includes over 300 part and full-time 
employees that encompass Police, General Medicine, Counseling, student 
care, Housing, Activities, Leadership programs, Multicultural Affairs, 
and student hunger and housing security matters.
  Peter is a tireless advocate on behalf of the people he worked with, 
often going the extra mile to ensure the health and safety of his 
beloved community. His incredible attention to detail and technical 
skill have led his colleagues to dub him the ``Mr. Spock'' of UMass 
Boston. A badge he wears with honor, as he is a great fan of Star Trek.
  Peter began his career in 1986 as a police officer at Framingham 
State College. He then worked at Bridgewater State College and finally 
served at UMass Boston, where he was elevated to Sergeant and then 
hired as UMass Boston's Director of Student Affairs Technology 
Services. During his career until his recent retirement, Peter has been 
recognized as a national leader in the security technology profession 
and served as the Education Chair for the Boston Chapter of ASIS 
International.
  A dedicated family man, Peter and his wife Margaret raised their four 
beloved children in Whitman. Through his example, his children now work 
in public service and law enforcement and continue Peter's legacy of 
giving back to the community and a life of serving others.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing Peter's 
service, thank him, and wish him well in retirement.

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