[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 6]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages 8368-8369]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




   TRIBUTE TO CARL MONTANTE, THE CANISIUS COLLEGE 2008 DISTINGUISHED 
                        CITIZEN AWARD RECIPIENT

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                           HON. BRIAN HIGGINS

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2008

  Mr. HIGGINS. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Carl 
Montante on receiving the Canisius College 2008 Distinguished Citizen 
Award. Carl will be honored at the Canisius College Board of Regents 
Scholarship Ball on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Carl is a brilliant example 
of commitment and devotion to one's community and fellowman.
  A devoted Western New York native, Carl and his four siblings were 
born and raised in Buffalo, NY where he continues to give back to his 
community. He attended Canisius College and, in 1967, he earned his law 
degree from the University of Buffalo Law School. After practicing law 
in Buffalo, Carl founded the Uniland Development Company in 1974. As 
President and Managing Director of Uniland, he oversees the company's 
operations and property developments in Buffalo-Rochester corridor.
  Carl is involved in several organizations in his community including 
the Holy Angels Academy, The BISON Scholarship Fund, and the Foundation 
of the Diocese of Buffalo. He is former Chairman of the Buffalo 
Philharmonic Orchestra Annual Fund and National Multiple Sclerosis 
Society, and serves on the Boards of the Buffalo Niagara Enterprise, 
the Buffalo Niagara Partnership, and Catholic Health System.
  Perhaps most notable is Carl's service and contribution to his alma 
mater, Canisius College. Carl has served in numerous leadership 
capacities including as chair of the Canisius College Board of Trustees 
from 1997-2001.

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Carl and his wife, Carol Ann, recently committed $5.1 million to the 
college for the development of an interdisciplinary science center. The 
Montante family's donation is the largest in the Canisius' history. I 
applaud his desire to give back to his community and believe his 
contributions to education and science will have a great impact on the 
future of Western New York.
  Madam Speaker, I am proud to congratulate Carl J. Montante for this 
great honor and applaud him for his service and dedication to the 
Western New York community. I wish Carl and his family the best in the 
years to come.

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