June 27, 2019 - Issue: Vol. 165, No. 109 — Daily Edition116th Congress (2019 - 2020) - 1st Session

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                       RECOGNIZING JUDY GENSHAFT

  (Mr. BILIRAKIS asked and was given permission to address the House 
for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Madam Speaker, today I rise to recognize Dr. Judy 
Genshaft, a truly outstanding leader whose contributions to the Tampa 
Bay area as the sixth president of the University of South Florida have 
been unmatched, in my opinion.
  President Genshaft has completely transformed USF by helping it 
achieve elite status as a preeminent research university. The National 
Science Foundation has ranked USF as one of the Nation's top 25 
research universities.
  Under Judy's leadership, USF has nearly quadrupled its research 
portfolio to expand lifesaving research and develop cutting-edge 
technologies. The school's success has attracted some of the brightest 
young minds to the Tampa Bay area of Florida, growing enrollment by 40 
percent, and USF's graduation rate has tripled with Dr. Genshaft at the 
helm.
  Summarizing the many accomplishments of President Genshaft in just 1 
minute is impossible. She is a remarkable woman who has made the Tampa 
Bay region a better place. As she prepares to retire, it is my honor to 
say congratulations to her.
  Go Bulls.

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