[Congressional Record Volume 142, Number 95 (Tuesday, June 25, 1996)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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             TRIBUTE TO NORTHEAST MISSOURI STATE UNIVERSITY

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                         HON. HAROLD L. VOLKMER

                              of missouri

                    in the house of representatives

                         Tuesday, June 25, 1996

  Mr. VOLKMER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Northeast Missouri 
State University in Kirksville, MO, and to inform my colleagues of the 
university's exciting new name, Truman State University. The 
university's commitment to excellence has been recognized nationally, 
and with its mission as Missouri's liberal arts and sciences 
university, it is only fitting that its name honor the State's most 
famous native son, Harry S Truman.
  Like President Truman, the university had humble beginnings when it 
was founded by Joseph Baldwin in 1867, as Missouri's first Normal 
School. In 1870, the Normal School graduating class numbered 15 
students. In 1996, approximately 1,200 students will graudate from 
Northeast Missouri State University. Since its founding the university 
has educated more than 45,000 graduates who can be found in every State 
and throughout the world pursuing careers in education, sciences, 
public service, business, law, and the arts.
  In addition to this explosive growth the university has expanded into 
new fields of study sicne those first graduates. In recognition of the 
university's strong emphasis on the liberal arts and sciences, it was 
designated Missouri's official liberal arts and sciences university by 
the Missouri State Legislature in 1986. Northeast has also 
distinguished itself as a leader in student achievement and has been 
repeatedly recognized as a national leader in excellent, cost-
effective, education.
  On July 1, 1996, Northeast Missouri State University will officially 
become Truman State University. It is with this change in mind that I 
offer my warmest congratulations on more than a century of outstanding 
education and the hope that Truman State will enjoy continued success 
as Missouri's liberal arts and science university.

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