[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 55 (Friday, March 24, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E691]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                      CELEBRATING TUFTONIA'S WEEK

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                          HON. BILL RICHARDSON

                             of new mexico

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 24, 1995
  Mr. RICHARDSON. Mr. Speaker, this spring marks the 11th consecutive 
year in which alumni from Tufts University will celebrate their special 
relationship with their alma mater by participating in Tuftonia's Week 
and Tuftonia's Day activities.
  This holiday for the 85,000-plus alumni of Tufts derives its name 
from the title of a venerable Tufts football fight song written by E.W. 
Hayes who graduated from the university in 1916.
  The theme of this year's celebration is Tuftserve which focuses on 
Tufts alumni who volunteer in their community. These alumni enhance the 
quality of life in their communities. They help make our shared 
community a better place for all to thrive in.
  Tuftonia's Week is recognized wherever Tufts has a campus. In 
addition to a formal proclamation ceremony on campus hosted by the 
president of Tufts, local observances through the years have ranged 
from small gatherings in restaurants or clubs to champagne receptions 
in museums, art galleries, and private homes.
  Tufts graduates are a proud people who enjoy gathering to think 
Tufts, thank Tufts, and toast Tufts. This year, alumni will be honoring 
fellow graduates who also serve in the name of Tufts.
  As Tufts University alumni celebrate Tuftonia's Week this year, I 
urge my colleagues to join me in wishing the university and the alumni 
a successful celebration.


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