Independent Sector 2003
Alumni Hall of Distinction ~ Extraordinary Lives

In the year 2000, we began honoring individuals- alumni of New York State private colleges and universities, who use their talents to improve their communities and hence the lives of their neighbors. This year, 2003, we present a remarkable array of men and women who exemplify the best in public service.

All had a calling: to serve their communities. Now, as members of the 108th U.S. Congress, they are committed to governing, for the good of us all.

Some of our distinguished alumni acquired an undergraduate degree from a New York State independent college; others completed a master's or doctoral degree at one of our outstanding universities. Some were political science majors, others earned a doctorate in physics, others in health administration, yet others in law. Their range of interests is breathtaking, and their accomplishments extraordinary.

As we recount their efforts, we are proud to have educated so many members of our current Congress; it is testimony to the critical importance of higher education in the lives of all Americans.

Herewith, we present 39 profiles of impressive Americans. May we all learn from, and be inspired by their extraordinary lives.

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The Honorable Neil Abercrombie
The Honorable Neil Abercrombie 		The Honorable Lamar Alexander
The Honorable Lamar Alexander 		The Honorable Robert Andrews
The Honorable Robert Andrews 		The Honorable Joseph Biden, Jr.
The Honorable Joseph Biden, Jr. 		The Honorable Timothy Bishop
The Honorable Timothy Bishop
 
The Honorable Sherwood Boehlert
The Honorable Sherwood Boehlert 		The Honorable Virginia Brown-Waite
The Honorable Virginia Brown-Waite 		The Honorable Eric Cantor
The Honorable Eric Cantor 		The Honorable Michael Castle
The Honorable Michael Castle 		The Honorable Norm Coleman
The Honorable Norm Coleman
 
The Honorable Susan Collins
The Honorable Susan Collins 		The Honorable Diana DeGette
The Honorable Diana DeGette 		The Honorable Rosa DeLauro
The Honorable Rosa DeLauro 		The Honorable Rahm Emanuel
The Honorable Rahm Emanuel 		The Honorable Robert Filner
The Honorable Robert Filner
 
The Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen
The Honorable Rodney Frelinghuysen 		The Honorable Judd Gregg
The Honorable Judd Gregg 		The Honorable Rush Holt
The Honorable Rush Holt 		The Honorable Sue Kelly
The Honorable Sue Kelly 		The Honorable Peter King
The Honorable Peter King
 
The Honorable Mark Kirk
The Honorable Mark Kirk 		The Honorable Frank Lautenberg
The Honorable Frank Lautenberg 		The Honorable Sander Levin
The Honorable Sander Levin 		The Honorable John McHugh
The Honorable John McHugh 		The Honorable Gregory Meeks
The Honorable Gregory Meeks
 
The Honorable Brad Miller
The Honorable Brad Miller 		The Honorable Jerrold Nadler
The Honorable Jerrold Nadler 		The Honorable John Olver
The Honorable John Olver 		The Honorable William Pascrell, Jr.
The Honorable William Pascrell, Jr. 		The Honorable Jack Quinn
The Honorable Jack Quinn
 
The Honorable Charles Rangel
The Honorable Charles Rangel 		The Honorable Steven Rothman
The Honorable Steven Rothman 		The Honorable Christopher Shays
The Honorable Christopher Shays 		The Honorable Adam Smith
The Honorable Adam Smith 		The Honorable John Sweeney
The Honorable John Sweeney
 
The Honorable Edolphus Towns
The Honorable Edolphus Towns 		The Honorable Nydia Velazquez
The Honorable Nydia Velazquez 		The Honorable James Walsh
The Honorable James Walsh