U.S. Congressman, Attorney, Philanthropist
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Key moments and achievements from Frank Guarini's life.
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· Jersey City, New Jersey, USA
Military Service
Guarini served as a Navy lieutenant aboard the USS Mount McKinley, flagship of the Pacific Amphibious Fleet. He earned the Naval Commendation Medal and three Battle Stars for his service during World War II.
Military Service
Guarini served as a Navy lieutenant aboard the USS Mount McKinley, flagship of the Pacific Amphibious Fleet. He earned the Naval Commendation Medal and three Battle Stars for his service during World War II.
Degree
Guarini earned his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1950, following his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 1947. He later completed a Master of Laws in 1955 and studied at The Hague Academy of International Law.
Degree
Guarini earned his Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law in 1950, following his undergraduate degree from Dartmouth College in 1947. He later completed a Master of Laws in 1955 and studied at The Hague Academy of International Law.
Election
Guarini began two terms in the New Jersey State Senate, representing Hudson County. He chaired the Senate Air and Water Pollution and Public Health Committee and helped engineer the relocation of the New York Giants to New Jersey.
Election
Guarini began two terms in the New Jersey State Senate, representing Hudson County. He chaired the Senate Air and Water Pollution and Public Health Committee and helped engineer the relocation of the New York Giants to New Jersey.
Election
Guarini was sworn in as a congressman representing New Jersey's 14th congressional district and was appointed as a freshman to the House Ways and Means Committee, an unusual distinction for a first-term member. He served seven consecutive terms until 1993.
Election
Guarini was sworn in as a congressman representing New Jersey's 14th congressional district and was appointed as a freshman to the House Ways and Means Committee, an unusual distinction for a first-term member. He served seven consecutive terms until 1993.
Legislation
As a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, Guarini played a significant role in the sweeping 1986 revision of the Internal Revenue Code, one of the most substantial overhauls of U.S. tax law in decades.
Legislation
As a senior member of the Ways and Means Committee, Guarini played a significant role in the sweeping 1986 revision of the Internal Revenue Code, one of the most substantial overhauls of U.S. tax law in decades.
Appointment
After leaving Congress, President Bill Clinton appointed Guarini as the United States Representative to the United Nations General Assembly at the rank of Ambassador, extending his career in international affairs.
Appointment
After leaving Congress, President Bill Clinton appointed Guarini as the United States Representative to the United Nations General Assembly at the rank of Ambassador, extending his career in international affairs.
Philanthropy
Guarini donated $10 million to Saint Peter's University, resulting in the renaming of its school of business in his honor. He also gave $5 million in 2020 to establish the Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility at New Jersey City University.
Philanthropy
Guarini donated $10 million to Saint Peter's University, resulting in the renaming of its school of business in his honor. He also gave $5 million in 2020 to establish the Guarini Institute for International Education and Economic Mobility at New Jersey City University.
Frank Guarini passed away
