[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 119 (Wednesday, July 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E666-E667]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING UNIVERSITY OF PITTSBURGH CHANCELLOR PATRICK GALLAGHER ON HIS 
                  RETIREMENT AFTER A DECADE OF SERVICE

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                           HON. SUMMER L. LEE

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 12, 2023

  Ms. LEE of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Mr. 
Patrick Gallagher of Pittsburgh, PA.
  After nearly a decade serving as Chancellor of the University of 
Pittsburgh, a tenure that included tremendous gains in Pitt's academic 
profile and demand, solidified the University's role as a community 
partner and anchor, and elevated Pitt's research stature, impact, and 
activity to near-peerless echelons of excellence, Mr. Gallagher will 
step down on July 15, 2023.
  Over the course of Mr. Gallagher's Chancellorship, he enhanced the 
University of Pittsburgh's reputation as an economic engine for 
Pennsylvania. One out of every 32 Pennsylvania workers earns their 
degree from Pitt, resulting in $5.2 billion in economic impact during 
his time. He has also positioned Pitt to continue this record, shaping 
the University's future through facilities like The Assembly, Pitt 
BioForge, and Victory Heights.
  These future projects are part and parcel of Mr. Gallagher's 
commitment to the University's student body. Pitt student-athletes 
flourished under Patrick Gallagher's watch, earning 4 ACC championships 
in volleyball, 2 College Cup appearances for men's soccer, 1 conference 
championship in football, and 1 national wrestling championship. And 
while the University's applications for admission rose to record highs 
under his tenure, he ensured that tuition rates would remain affordable 
for Pennsylvanians through Pitt's strong relationship with the 
Commonwealth.
  Under Mr. Gallagher's leadership, the University provided 
unprecedented support to its world-class researchers and its 
surrounding community. Today, the University ranks third in the country 
in terms of funding from the National Institutes of Health and secured 
its status and is one of just 24 universities nationwide to reach and 
exceed $1 billion in sponsored research expenditures.
  With these numerous accomplishments, Mr. Gallagher departs with the 
sincere appreciation and respect of the Board of Trustees as well as 
the admiration of Pitt's administration, faculty, staff, students, and 
alumni. Now, therefore, let it be proclaimed that the retirement of 
Chancellor Patrick D. Gallagher by celebrated and commended by all for 
exemplary leadership and remarkable contributions to higher education 
in Pennsylvania.

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