[Congressional Record Volume 145, Number 55 (Wednesday, April 21, 1999)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E727-E728]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]


                     IN CELEBRATION OF TUFTONIA DAY

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                         HON. EDWARD J. MARKEY

                            of massachusetts

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 21, 1999

  Mr. MARKEY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize Tufts University 
in Medford, MA, in honor of the more than 80,000 alumni who will turn 
their attention today to their alma mater in celebration of the 
university's 15th annual Tuftonia Day.
  This special day marks the anniversary of Tufts University, the 
second oldest college in the Boston area. Tuftonia celebrates the day 
in 1852 when Massachusetts Gov. George Boutwell signed Tufts' charter. 
The celebration was established in 1985 as an opportunity for alumni to 
celebrate their thoughts of the institution and reminisce with old 
friends about the bonds made at the university. The gathering provides 
an opportunity for those connected with the school to celebrate the 
many achievements of the institution.
  For these reasons, the focus of Tuftonia is once again, TuftServe, 
which centers on the school's volunteer alumni in community service. 
The alumni of the institution have logged over 350,000 hours of 
volunteer service ranging from a wide array of endeavors. The intent of 
the celebration is to allow the opportunity for current students, 
alumni, professors, administrators, and parents to join in a gathering 
commemorating the achievements of the college community.
  Tufts University enrolls approximately 8,500 students representing 
all 50 states and 90 countries around the world. The campus community 
extends from Medford, Boston, and Grafton, MA, to the campus abroad in 
Talloires, France. The diverse student body and vast cultural 
experiences it reflects further instills Tufts' reputation as a 
formidable institution of higher education. Tufts has a reputation of 
excellence in academic achievement, and its commitment to volunteerism 
and contribution to the community serve as an integral part of the 
impressive reputation.
  Tufts University should be applauded for instilling in its students, 
both past and present, the importance of voluntarism. Their 
contributions to the community on all levels should serve as an 
inspiration to us all. I commend the students, alumni and faculty of 
Tufts University for their hard work and commitment to the community.

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