[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 95 (Thursday, June 1, 2023)]
[Senate]
[Page S1894]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       TRIBUTE TO MICHELINE NADER

 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, every year, Fairleigh Dickinson 
University in my home State of New Jersey honors its heritage and 
history by bringing together alumni, friends, and partners to celebrate 
Charter Day. It is a wonderful tradition on campus, often requiring 
months of planning in advance by a legion of dedicated staff, all to 
recognize the people and the places that make FDU a shining beacon for 
the Garden State.
  Today, on this year's Charter Day, it brings me great pleasure to 
join the Fairleigh Dickinson community as they recognize the esteemed 
author, entrepreneur, and philanthropist: Ms. Micheline Nader. As a 
member of the FDU board of trustees, Ms. Nader is tasked with providing 
sage counsel to the university's leadership, including its president, 
Dr. Michael Alvaltroni. However, in addition to her duties as a 
trustee, Ms. Nader is a testament to the different ways that one can 
answer the call to serve. Ms. Nader began her legendary career as a 
trail-blazing hospital administrator who, in addition to her business 
acumen, successfully translated her experience into a second calling as 
a writer helping support others. In both of these roles, she has helped 
individuals overcome obstacles, unlock their potential, and achieve 
long-lasting wellness and success.
  Ms. Nader is a visionary leader who has never let anything slow her 
down. After all, it was her drive that led her to found the Blue 
Dolphin Healthcare Group, a pioneering chain of nursing homes that give 
seniors the care, support, and fulfillment they need to enjoy 
retirement. Her best-selling books have also provided guidance for 
others to leverage their passions to foster personal growth and create 
social impact.
  From founding and leading her own company to currently serving as 
president of her family nonprofit, Ms. Nader is an inspiration for New 
Jerseyans everywhere. In addition to serving on the Fairleigh Dickinson 
University's board of trustees and on the advisory board of the 
Silberman College of Business, Ms. Nader is a staunch advocate for the 
next generation of leaders. Her mantra of LEAP--lean, execute, align, 
and program--has been used countless times by leading figures to 
transcend the past and create a new future.
  I join her family, friends, loved ones and her devoted husband Dr. 
Francois Nader, in thanking Micheline for her many years of service to 
New Jersey and the communities who call it home. It is my distinct 
honor to submit this recognition into the Congressional Record so that 
it may stand the test of time alongside her numerous contributions and 
accomplishments.

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