[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 155 (2009), Part 9]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 12114]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                  COMMENDING SISTER M. THERESE ANTONE

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                        HON. PATRICK J. KENNEDY

                            of rhode island

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 11, 2009

  Mr. KENNEDY. Madam Speaker, on behalf of the constituents of the 
State of Rhode Island and the students of Salve Regina University, I 
would like to acknowledge and commend Sister M. Therese Antone. She is 
currently fulfilling a fifteen-year tenure as the sixth president of 
Salve Regina University in Newport, and she will assume a role as the 
first Chancellor of the University on July 1.
  Under the direction of Sister Therese Antone, Salve Regina University 
has impacted and improved the academic and economic vigor of the State 
of Rhode Island. Sister Therese has brought the issues of higher 
education, business ethics, healthcare and social justice to the 
forefront as a community leader and statewide representative. Sister 
Therese has been invaluable to Salve Regina University and the State of 
Rhode Island.
  The diligent work of Sister Therese has had a profound impact on the 
lives of thousands. Her continued involvement and leadership at Salve 
Regina University will remain a paramount asset to the further 
development of higher education. I hereby recognize Sister M. Therese 
Antone for her service, achievement and dedication to the dynamic 
advancement of academia.

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