[Congressional Record Volume 152, Number 53 (Friday, May 5, 2006)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E745]
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HONORING THE FORDHAM UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW UPON THE OCCASION OF ITS 
                           100TH ANNIVERSARY.

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                           HON. VITO FOSSELLA

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 4, 2006

  Mr. FOSSELLA. Mr. Speaker,

       Whereas it is the sense of the House of Representatives to 
     recognize and commend those American universities which have 
     achieved world renown and brought pride and honor to our 
     Nation through their traditions of academic excellence;
       Whereas attendant to such concern, and in full accord with 
     its long-standing traditions, the House of Representatives is 
     justly proud to honor the Fordham University School of Law 
     upon the occasion of its 100th Anniversary;
       Whereas on September 28, 1905, the Fordham University 
     School of Law opened its door in the City of New York to 13 
     students; since that time it has evolved into one of the 
     largest, most diverse and most respected law schools in the 
     Nation, with nearly 1,600 students and over 200 full-time and 
     adjunct faculty;
       Whereas to commemorate this milestone in the life of the 
     school and the educational history of the City and State of 
     New York and the Nation, the Fordham University School of Law 
     has designed a year-long celebration commencing on September 
     28, 2005;
       Whereas the Fordham University School of Law's Centennial 
     Celebration will feature symposia, lectures, galas and, in 
     keeping with its dedication to serving others, a commitment 
     by its alumni, faculty, and students to contribute 100,000 
     hours of public pro bono work to help those that are less 
     fortunate;
       Whereas for 100 years, the Fordham University School of Law 
     has been defined by unparalleled standards of learning and 
     has produced countless leaders throughout the world; and
       Whereas with great admiration, the House of Representatives 
     is proud to pay tribute to this eminent university which 
     stands at the threshold of the future with its legacy of 
     outstanding achievements and its impressive body of 
     distinguished alumni;
       Therefore, be it resolved that the House of Representatives 
     honors the Fordham University School of Law upon the occasion 
     of its 100th Anniversary, fully confident that in its future, 
     it will enjoy the same success which has so characterized its 
     past.

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