[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 64 (Monday, April 15, 2024)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E352]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




  HONORING CONGRESSIONAL PATRIOT AWARD RECIPIENT REVEREND JOHN JENKINS

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                            HON. PAT FALLON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, April 15, 2024

  Mr. FALLON. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Reverend John I. 
Jenkins, C.S.C. of Notre Dame, Indiana and present him with the 
Congressional Patriot Award. Fr. Jenkins serves as the 17th President 
of the University of Notre Dame, and he has dedicated himself to 
faithfully serving and leading our community. He will step down as 
president in June 2024.
  Since 1990, Fr. Jenkins has been a member of Notre Dame's Department 
of Philosophy, specializing in theology. He is a distinguished graduate 
of Notre Dame and holds a Doctor of Philosophy from Oxford University. 
Additionally, Fr. Jenkins graduated from the Jesuit School of Theology 
with a Master of Divinity and a Licentiate in Sacred Theology.
  In 2005, Notre Dame's Board of Trustees elected Fr. Jenkins to serve 
as President. Under his leadership, the university has made monumental 
advances in academia and strengthened its important connection to 
faith. Additionally, Notre Dame has committed to ensuring its students 
can receive the financial aid they need to stay in school and be 
successful. Through Fr. Jenkins' hard work and effort, Notre Dame has 
transformed into one of the fastest growing research universities 
nationwide. It was invited to join the prestigious Association of 
American Universities in 2023, becoming the only religiously affiliated 
university in the United States to receive this honor.
  Fr. Jenkins is a longtime member of the Board of Directors of the 
Commission on Presidential Debates, which has commended his leadership 
on the topic of civil discourse. He has advocated for common ground and 
understanding with individuals across the aisle, particularly when it 
comes to our faith and views. I am proud to recognize Fr. Jenkins today 
for his excellence and the impact he has made on countless lives.
  It is an honor to bestow Fr. Jenkins with the Patriot Award for his 
exceptional service to our Nation. I am certain this will not be the 
end of his accomplishments, and I wish him the best of luck in his 
future endeavors.

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