[Congressional Record Volume 141, Number 142 (Wednesday, September 13, 1995)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1768]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


         UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT ARLINGTON CELEBRATES 100 YEARS

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                           HON. MARTIN FROST

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, September 13, 1995
  Mr. FROST. Mr. Speaker, the University of Texas at Arlington, which 
is in the 24th Congressional District of Texas, celebrates its 100th 
anniversary this year. I'm very proud to represent such a distinguished 
institution and over the years have formed strong friendships with many 
of the fine people who work there. I have always been struck by the 
level of commitment of excellence at UTA. Over the years, this 
institution has grown from a junior college to university which now 
offers 55 baccalaureate, 60 masters, and 19 doctoral degrees. UTA is 
now the second-largest institution within the University of Texas 
system, with a student enrollment of over 22,000.
  UTA, located in the heart of the city of Arlington, is an integral 
part of the community, contributing vast resources to all citizens of 
Arlington.
  This level of excellence which has brought the university to this 
centennial celebration will guide it into the 21st century. Top 
scholars from around the country have come to UTA because of its 
national and international reputation. Faculty at UTA have always been 
committed to teaching excellence and fostering student achievement and 
have excelled at accommodating the returning student, who is starting a 
new career or building on his current one. This environment is 
imperative for universities in today's world.
  I look forward to working with UTA in the future, and again 
congratulate the university upon this occasion.


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