Political Quotes

“I am delighted to welcome to this Chamber Father John P. Fitzgibbons, who delivered today's opening prayer. A native of Omaha, Nebraska, he entered the Wisconsin Province of the Society of Jesus in 1973, and he was ordained as a priest in 1985. Like all good Jesuits, Father Fitzgibbons has dedicated his life to God and to education. He currently holds bachelor's degrees in philosophy and English, two master's degrees in theology, a master's in English, as well as a Ph.D. in English. He had stints teaching at Creighton and Marquette Universities, and he served as the dean of the College of Professional Studies at the University of San Francisco. He would later return to Marquette University to serve as the associate provost for faculty development. In 2012, he was appointed the 24th president of my alma mater, Regis University. Madam Speaker, I thank Father Fitzgibbons for his 26 years in education, his 34 years as a priest, and his 46 years of dedication to God. It has been a tremendous pleasure having him here today. ____________________”