[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 115 (Thursday, September 4, 1997)]
[House]
[Page H6903]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  SPOTLIGHT ON TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Missouri [Mr. Hulshof] is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. HULSHOF. Mr. Speaker, as our Nation's youth head back to school, 
our attention is obviously focused on education. I would like to focus 
the national spotlight on one university in Missouri's Ninth 
Congressional District.
  Mr. Speaker, I have the distinct honor of representing 16 colleges 
and universities. Each of these institutions of higher learning in 
central and northeastern Missouri deserves accolades. Tonight, however, 
I am happy to single out and congratulate one of those exceptional 
universities, Truman State, nestled in the heart of Kirksville, MO. 
Truman State University has received numerous awards in recent college 
rankings. According to the September 1 issue of U.S. News & World 
Report, Truman State is the top public university in the entire 
Midwest. In addition, Mr. Speaker, for the fifth consecutive year, 
Truman State University is ranked among Money magazine's top 10 best 
college buys in the country. Frank Lalli, the managing editor for Money 
magazine says, ``There is always this myth in America that only a name 
college, only a Harvard, only a Yale provides a great education. It's 
just not true.''
  Ranking 8th in the entire Nation, Truman State University 
consistently reaffirms its reputation as an excellent and affordable 
liberal arts university. Truman is the only Missouri public institution 
to make Money's top 100 list. Truman also was ranked as the best value 
in the Midwest. Money magazine based its selection on graduation rates, 
social climates, as well as student accessibility to professors. With a 
student-faculty ratio of 16 to 1, Truman State students can develop 
close relationships with their professors.
  I have had the opportunity, Mr. Speaker, to meet many students and 
professors who personally validate these recent rankings. John Burns, a 
Truman State junior, joined my Washington, DC, staff for part of the 
summer and did exceptional work. But perhaps no one exemplifies the 
spirit of this great institution better than my good friend, Jack 
Magruder. As President, Dr. Magruder is a tireless ambassador for 
Truman State. When looking for someone responsible for Truman State 
University's ascendance to the top of the Nation's colleges, the buck 
stops at Jack's door.
  Mr. Speaker, we in Missouri's Ninth Congressional District are 
extremely proud that one of our institutions of higher learning is 
considered among the Nation's elite. The administration, the faculty 
and the student body at Truman State University deserve kudos for their 
hard work, their dedication to excellence and their commitment to a 
superior liberal arts education.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Texas [Mr. Green] is recognized for 5 minutes.

  [Mr. GREEN addressed the House. His remarks will appear hereafter in 
the Extensions of Remarks.]

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