[Congressional Record Volume 144, Number 129 (Thursday, September 24, 1998)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1796]
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  IN REGARD TO CSU STANISLAUS AND THE DEDICATION OF THE UNIVERSITY'S 
                      PROFESSIONAL SCHOOL BUILDING

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                          HON. GARY A. CONDIT

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 24, 1998

  Mr. CONDIT. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to pay tribute to California 
State University, Stanislaus on the occasion of the dedication of the 
University's Professional Schools Building.
  CSU Stanislaus, located in my district in California's great Central 
Valley, has seen a very impressive 63 percent growth in student 
population during the past two decades and this new Professional 
Schools Building reflects a new milestone in the university's strong 
commitment to obtaining the highest level of student academic 
achievement.
  This magnificent new building represents the core values of a 
learning-centered environment--not only for undergraduate students--but 
for the university's credential programs and the professional and 
applied programs.
  I am very proud to report to my colleagues that standing on the brink 
of a new millennium, this new facility is designed with an eye on the 
21st Century with an advanced technological infrastructure which 
supports on-site and interactive distance learning programs.
  A copy of this message of congratulations is being enclosed in a time 
capsule at the University to be removed during the University's 
centennial anniversary in the year 2060. It is my sincerest hope, that 
at that time CSU Stanislaus will have traveled far down the path of 
academic excellence and made its mark of distinction along the avenue 
of Universities.
  Mr. Speaker, I am proud to be among the alumni of this university and 
can say that it holds a special place in my heart. I ask that my 
colleagues rise and join me in offering congratulations to Dr. 
Marvalene Hughes, president of California State University, Stanislaus, 
and in extending my best wishes to future generations of those who will 
hear this message.

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