[Congressional Record Volume 150, Number 20 (Tuesday, February 24, 2004)]
[House]
[Page H531]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




              RECOGNIZING ELIZABETH CITY STATE UNIVERSITY

  (Mr. BALLANCE asked and was given permission to address the House for 
1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. BALLANCE. Mr. Speaker, as we continue to celebrate Black History 
Month and the achievements and the accomplishments of African Americans 
in America, today I would like to recognize Elizabeth City State 
University, one of our historically black universities located in my 
congressional district, and Chancellor Mickey Burnham, trustees, 
faculty, alumni, and students.
  Elizabeth City State University was founded in 1891 ``for the purpose 
of teaching and training teachers of the colored race to teach in the 
common schools of North Carolina.'' Just three decades after the Civil 
War ended, African Americans worked hard to live up to the ideals of 
liberty and freedom. Although there were many challenges faced by 
African Americans, many persevered and took advantage of established 
institutions such as Elizabeth City State University in the hopes of 
educating African Americans.

                              {time}  1945

  Despite the obstacles, there was a positive belief that the key to a 
successful future lies in education. This belief remains today.
  As I think about the bright educators and students trying to be 
triumphant over adversity, I feel very proud of Elizabeth City State 
University. I wish Elizabeth City State University continued good 
fortune and success as they work to educate all of our people.

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