[Congressional Record Volume 151, Number 157 (Thursday, December 8, 2005)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2486]
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    TRIBUTE HONORING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF THE 
                             INCARNATE WORD

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                           HON. HENRY CUELLAR

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, December 8, 2005

  Mr. CUELLAR. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor the 125th anniversary 
of the University of the Incarnate Word, an institution of higher 
education in San Antonio, Texas that serves students from Texas, as 
well as throughout the United States and around the world.
  Mr. Speaker, the University of the Incarnate Word evolved when three 
sisters went to San Antonio to help serve people in need of health care 
and children in need of homes.
  After founding several hospitals and two orphanages, the sisters 
established Incarnate Word School, which began as an elementary and 
secondary school but has blossomed into a university that has a campus 
in Mexico City and one in China.
  The university's service is based on the belief in God, their love 
for God, and their desire to serve God's people.
  The university is also celebrating the 20th anniversary of Dr. Louis 
J. Agnese, Jr. as president of the university. He is a great leader and 
his long service is a testament to the dedication of the school.
  Mr. Speaker, thank you for allowing me the privilege of celebrating 
the 125th anniversary of the University of the Incarnate Word and the 
20th anniversary of Dr. Louis J. Agnese, Jr. as president.

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