[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 61 (Monday, April 10, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E304]
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RECOGNIZING DR. PAUL J. LEBLANC FOR RECEIVING CITIZEN OF THE YEAR FROM 
                     THE GREATER MANCHESTER CHAMBER

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                           HON. CHRIS PAPPAS

                            of new hampshire

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 10, 2023

  Mr. PAPPAS. Mr. Speaker, I rise in recognition of Southern New 
Hampshire University President and CEO Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc for being 
named the Greater Manchester Chamber's Citizen of the Year. As a valued 
resident of Manchester, Paul has embodied the spirit of service through 
his time as President and CEO of Southern New Hampshire University 
(SNHU). This past year, he remained committed to ensuring the success 
of students and guiding the campus community through the Chamber's core 
values of leadership and personal integrity. The level of trust placed 
in Paul by the greater Manchester community is a testament to his 
efficacy and compassion as a leader, and I thank the wonderful staff at 
Southern New Hampshire University for their continued support of Paul 
in the past few years.
  Throughout his career, Paul has been instrumental in launching 
crucial programs in the Greater Manchester area, including at SNHU. His 
work in higher education, from initiating the College for America 
program to creating the Center for New Americans, has shown Paul's 
dedication to uplifting the voices of students, workers, and immigrants 
alike. Similarly, his efforts have assisted in creating a rich and 
diverse local economy right here in Manchester. This tireless 
commitment has grown the total enrollment of SNHU from 2,800 to over 
175,000 students, shaping the university into one of the leading non-
profit education providers in the country.
  I commend Dr. Paul J. LeBlanc for his efforts to lead the people of 
the Greater Manchester area through community outreach and educational 
engagement. Paul's distinguished service leaves behind an impressive 
legacy that will inspire future generations to carry on this critical 
work, and I look forward to seeing what his next chapter has in store.