[Congressional Record Volume 147, Number 148 (Wednesday, October 31, 2001)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1972]
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                   HONORING JARVIS CHRISTIAN COLLEGE

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                            HON. MAX SANDLIN

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Wednesday, October 31, 2001

  Mr. SANDLIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor Jarvis Christian 
College, the Tom Joyner Foundation's historically black ``College of 
the Month'' for October.
  All too often, a student enters college only to encounter financial 
challenges that force him or her to drop out of school. As a nationally 
syndicated radio personality, Tom Joyner uses his platform to raise 
money to help students continue their education at black colleges. 
Every month, the foundation selects an Historically Black College or 
University to receive funds raised during that month. During the month 
of October, Joyner will encourage individuals, groups, organizations, 
and Jarvis alumni to make financial contributions to Jarvis.
  Over the past year, the Tom Joyner Foundation has raised more than 
$500,000 for deserving students. The money is given directly to the 
school and its students. Additionally, the Ronald McDonald House 
Charities has pledged to provide 50 cents for every dollar, up to 
$333,000 donated, for this year.
  I am very proud of Jarvis for being chosen by the Tom Joyner 
Foundation to receive these important funds for its students. Located 
in Hawkins, Texas, Jarvis Christian College has lived up to its mission 
to provide a quality liberal arts education that prepares students 
``intellectually, socially, and personally to function effectively in a 
global and technological society.''
  Founded in 1912, Jarvis Christian College held its first formal 
classes in January 1913, with 12 elementary-level students. Only two 
years later, the school began officially teaching high school courses. 
Further, until 1937, it was the only accredited high school exclusively 
for African Americans in the area.
  In 1927, Jarvis began offering junior college courses, and the school 
was accredited as a college the next year. Since that time, Jarvis has 
been an East Texas institution, an excellent choice for students who 
wish to develop their skills and talents to their highest levels of 
ability.
  For 90 years, Jarvis Christian College has given hope and opportunity 
to the African American community of East Texas, guaranteeing students 
a quality education within a solidly Christian environment. This year, 
Jarvis was ranked among the top ``Comprehensive Colleges'' in the 
nation by U.S. News and World Report.
  I would like to thank the Tom Joyner Foundation for its mission to 
support Jarvis Christian College's motto: ``The college with the 
personal touch, where dreams come true!''

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