Recognizing the Retirement of Kenneth Quigley

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Mr. KEATING. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of Kenneth ``Ken'' Quigley as he steps down from his role as president of Curry College.

Raised in Milton, Massachusetts, Ken graduated from Milton High School in 1975, before attending Boston College, where he received his bachelor's degree from the Carroll School of Management in 1979. With a passion for education and learning, Ken continued his studies at Villanova University and completed his Juris Doctor in 1982. Ken additionally holds an honorary degree from Quincy College and was awarded the Boston College Alumni Achievement Award for Excellence in Education.

Ken first joined Curry College in 1985 as an adjunct professor. Ken then went on to be become a professor of business management before being named Curry College's 14th president in 1996. Throughout Ken's 27-year tenure as president, student enrollment tripled. and the school added numerous undergraduate and graduate degree programs. Under Ken's leadership. Curry College considerably grew its endowment and constructed several new residential and academic buildings.

Outside of his work as president, Ken is involved in a variety of programs and organizations across the South Shore and Cape Cod. Throughout his career, Ken has also served as chair of the Board of Trustees of the New England Association of Schools and Colleges, the Board of the Associated Independent Colleges and Universities of Massachusetts, and the South Shore Chamber of Commerce. Additionally, Ken has served as a member on the Board of Trustees at Xaverian Brothers High School and as an honorary director of the Cape Cod Baseball League.

After 27 years of leadership, Ken steps down from his role as president of Curry College on June 15, 2023. Ken's dedication to both the students and faculty of Curry College over the years serves as an example to all.

Mr. Speaker, I am proud to honor Kenneth Quigley, and 1 ask that my colleagues join me in recognizing his career and commitment to the students of Curry College and the greater South Shore community.

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