[Congressional Record Volume 148, Number 119 (Thursday, September 19, 2002)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1621]
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 TRIBUTE TO THE SCHOOL OF TECHNOLOGY AT EASTERN ILLINOIS UNIVERSITY ON 
                       ITS CENTENNIAL ANNIVERSARY

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                          HON. JOE KNOLLENBERG

                              of michigan

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 19, 2002

  Mr. KNOLLENBERG. Mr. Speaker, as a proud graduate of Eastern Illinois 
University and the honorary Chairman of the Alumni Centennial 
Committee, I am pleased to pay tribute to the School of Technology at 
Eastern Illinois University on the celebration of its 100th 
anniversary.
  In 1902, Eastern Illinois University began to offer courses in Manual 
Training in order to educate students on the study of technology. 
Eventually the Illinois Board of Higher Education approved the 
Industrial Technology program, with three options: light building 
construction, electronics, and metals. The program has been accredited 
and reaccredited numerous times by the National Association of 
Industrial Technology.
  Eastern Illinois' School of Technology is an outstanding institution 
and provides its students with the tools and resources necessary to 
succeed in life. Exemplifying its excellence and stature, the school 
has experienced a large enrollment increase for this fall semester.
  Today, over 500 attend Eastern Illinois' School of Technology. They 
study a variety of disciplines that prepare them for careers in 
industry, business, government, and education. The school's faculty and 
staff are exceptional as they serve both the needs of their students 
and provide consulting and training needs for the business and 
industrial community.
  Mr. Speaker, the School of Technology at Eastern Illinois University 
has much to be proud of on its Centennial Anniversary. I regret I 
cannot attend the school's ceremonies, but I wish the school further 
success and prosperity for the next 100 years and after.

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