The Archbishops towering and diverse intellectual strengths are evidenced by the fact that he has also earned a doctorate In Canon Law at the Gregorian University in Rome. an advanced degree In political science at Columbia University. and a doctorate in civil law at St. Johns University. Mr. Speaker. throughout my career in public service. In the New York Assembly and in the Congress. I have had the Immense pleasure of working directly with Archbishop Bevilacqua on a number of critical Issues. The Archbishop served Brooklyns Catholic community with distinction. first as director of the dioceses migration and refugee office and then as Brooklyns auxiliary bishop. He Is one of the Nations authorities on refugee and human