[Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 75 (Wednesday, April 29, 2026)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E387]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            CELEBRATING DR. FRANK J. CALZONETTI'S RETIREMENT

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                           HON. MARCY KAPTUR

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 29, 2026

  Ms. KAPTUR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the retirement of 
a truly extraordinary human being, public servant, and scholar, Dr. 
Frank J. Calzonetti.
  For decades, Frank has embodied the very best of what a university 
scholar and leader for our community and region can be. A patient, 
ingenious, and creative force for regional strength and national 
progress, he has built our community's resilience forward every step of 
the way--educationally and economically.
  For 25 years at The University of Toledo, a quarter century, his 
leadership has transformed scientific research into real-world impact. 
He has advanced energy and engineering innovation, strengthened 
workforce development, created new age jobs in energy, advanced 
manufacturing, fresh water systems, and guided Northwest Ohio toward a 
more secure and prosperous future.
  Even in his last months on the job, he helped deliver a $19.2 million 
federal award from the Department of Energy for nuclear workforce 
development, workplace safety, and advanced nuclear energy education. 
He told me this was the largest award in University of Toledo's 
history. His collaboration allowed a true team effort with over 20 
organizations involved to bring home this major federal award. It would 
not have been possible with Frank's leadership and perseverance. Bravo.
  Dr. Calzonetti has always understood that great educational 
institutions do not stand apart from their communities--they stand 
within them. His efforts to advance us all and lift our communities up 
to new horizons, including establishing relationships with our Nation's 
most advanced federal research facility.
  Whether it was working together to advance clean energy initiatives, 
responding to crises like the Toledo water emergency, or helping 
position the University as a national research leader, Frank's historic 
work has left an enduring imprint that will never be forgotten, and 
exists to build forward.
  What a privilege it has been to work alongside Frank, including on 
recent historic federal investments to shape the next generation of 
American energy and power leadership, to seize cutting-edge research to 
secure our region, to save, and change lives for the better. Whether is 
it photovoltaics or clean, nuclear advancements, Frank stands tall. His 
steady vision never lost edge.
  Frank's life and career has been one of purpose, integrity, and 
lasting contribution. He has served our University, our State, and our 
Nation with distinction.
  On behalf of a grateful Northwest Ohio region, and Americans from 
coast to coast, I want to thank him and congratulate him on a 
remarkable journey. His personable demeanor and acute intellect 
translates into progress at every threshold. I thank Dr. Frank J. 
Calzonetti for his immeasurable contributions to The University of 
Toledo and Beyond.
  All of us are honored by his friendship and partnership in all these 
path-breaking efforts.
  Bravo. Onward.

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