[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 36 Introduced in House (IH)]






109th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 36

Congratulating the College of Saint Catherine in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 
     on its centennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding 
 contributions to the education and preparation of women as leaders of 
             our communities, our families, and our nation.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            January 6, 2005

Ms. McCollum of Minnesota (for herself and Ms. Bordallo) submitted the 
following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 
                           and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
Congratulating the College of Saint Catherine in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 
     on its centennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding 
 contributions to the education and preparation of women as leaders of 
             our communities, our families, and our nation.

Whereas, on January 5, 1905, the Sisters of St. Joseph of Carondelet in their 
        wisdom, and with the support and council of Archbishop John Ireland of 
        the City of St. Paul, opened an institution of higher learning dedicated 
        to educating women of all faiths and backgrounds to lead and influence;
Whereas the faculty, alumnae, students, and staff, along with their many 
        friends, have remained faithful to that vision of the Sisters of 
        Carondelet for 100 years;
Whereas the College of St. Catherine, the nation's largest Catholic college for 
        women, has a mission to educate in the Catholic tradition of 
        intellectual inquiry and social teaching;
Whereas the College of St. Catherine is committed to excellence and opportunity 
        while engaging students from diverse backgrounds in a learning 
        environment uniquely suited to women;
Whereas the College of St. Catherine creates educational opportunities for young 
        women to pursue studies that support female leaders and role models in 
        science, education, business, health care, and government;
Whereas the College of St. Catherine makes it possible for nontraditional adult 
        students to obtain a higher education through professional development, 
        flexible classes, and financial assistance;
Whereas for almost 75 years, the College of St. Catherine has been a leader in 
        educating and preparing nurses to provide and deliver compassionate 
        health care in a rapidly changing and technological world, annually 
        graduating more nursing students than any other college or university in 
        Minnesota;
Whereas the College of St. Catherine is a pioneer in establishing a weekend 
        college uniquely suited to women and their professional and family 
        responsibilities, currently celebrating its 25th anniversary as the 
        Weekend College of the College of St. Catherine;
Whereas the College of St. Catherine has educated and placed more teachers in 
        St. Paul, Minnesota public schools than any other private university in 
        Minnesota;
Whereas the College of St. Catherine currently enrolls nearly 5000 students 
        representing 30 countries pursuing degrees in education, health care, 
        business, and a variety of other disciplines critical for the vitality 
        of our communities; and
Whereas the College of St. Catherine continues to have a profound effect on 
        improving the quality of life of Minnesotans, Americans, and indeed 
        people around the world, through the efforts of its alumnae, now 
        numbering over 38,000: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the College 
of St. Catherine's 100 years of service and continuing commitment to 
the education of women, while commending--
            (1) the important educational and cultural contributions of 
        the College of Saint Catherine to St. Paul, to Minnesota, to 
        the United States of America, and, indeed, to the world; and
            (2) the President of the College of Saint Catherine, Sister 
        Andrea J. Lee, for her leadership; the alumni association for 
        their service in fostering the spirit of fellowship; the Board 
        of Trustees for their stewardship; and the Sisters of St. 
        Joseph Carondelet for their guidance.
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