[Congressional Record Volume 149, Number 140 (Tuesday, October 7, 2003)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
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  HONORING SCHOOL OF HUMAN ECOLOGY AT UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-MADISON

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                           HON. TAMMY BALDWIN

                              of wisconsin

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 7, 2003

  Ms. BALDWIN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the outstanding 100 
year legacy of the School of Human Ecology at the University of 
Wisconsin-Madison.
  The School of Human Ecology, originally named the Department of Home 
Economics, was founded in 1903 based on the hard work and dedication of 
numerous women important to the history of Wisconsin. Among these 
forward-thinking individuals were Helen Campbell, an author, reformer 
and home economist, and Caroline Hunt, a vibrant lecturer, mentor, and 
advocate of women's role in the field of science.
  From these promising beginnings, the School today houses departments 
that span a variety of study: from Consumer Science to Foods and 
Nutrition to Human Development and Family Studies. The School is truly 
integral to the educational opportunities available at this fine state 
institution.
  The School of Human Ecology has been well recognized for its 
commitment to individuals, families and communities in aiming to 
improve the quality of life for all citizens. This commitment has been 
demonstrated by the outstanding tradition of research undertaken by 
professors and students alike. The research operations of the School 
are not limited to pure academic undertakings but extend to include 
numerous outreach programs. The Helen Louise Allen Textile Collection, 
an example of both research and outreach, houses one of the premier 
compilations of fabric and textile art and artifacts in the Nation. It 
is through programs such as this that the School of Human Ecology 
admirably achieves its dedication to community.
  I am proud to rise today and join the University of Wisconsin in 
honoring the impressive 100 years of accomplishments at the School of 
Human Ecology at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. It is truly an 
honor to acknowledge the School's impressive past and promising future.

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