[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 50 (Thursday, March 21, 2024)]
[House]
[Page H1340]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                       HONORING EUGENE CORNACCHIA

  (Mr. PAYNE asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. PAYNE. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Eugene Cornacchia, the 
longest serving president of St. Peter's University in Jersey City, New 
Jersey.
  President Cornacchia is retiring this year after 17 years leading 
this prestigious university.
  During his tenure, President Cornacchia helped St. Peter's become a 
university and gain national recognition. He helped start the 
university's first doctoral programs and the new schools of business, 
nursing, and education. He oversaw the construction of the new student 
center, Panepinto Hall, and the creation of the STEM empowerment 
center.
  In addition, President Cornacchia secured more than $134 million in 
funding and $25 million in Federal grants for the school.
  I enjoyed being there along with my two sons, Donald and Jack, to 
watch St. Peter's magical run during the 2022 NCAA tournament. Since 
then, they both have graduated from the school. I will be rooting for 
the Peacocks during tonight's tournament, as well.
  Mr. Speaker, President Cornacchia is an exceptional leader and will 
be missed at St. Peter's University.

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