[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 63 (Thursday, April 19, 2007)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E791]
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                   HONORING CAMPBELLSVILLE UNIVERSITY

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                             HON. RON LEWIS

                              of kentucky

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 19, 2007

  Mr. LEWIS of Kentucky. Madam Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Campbellsville University on the occasion of its Centennial 
Celebration.
  Founded in 1906 as the Russell Creek Academy, Campbellsville 
University's origins were concentrated on primary, secondary, teacher 
and pastor training. The following year, the academy added classes in 
music, art and a diploma program that included Greek, modern languages, 
algebra, and ancient history. Over the last 100 years, Campbellsville 
University has grown to over 2,200 students with 40 undergraduate 
programs and 9 graduate programs.
  Throughout its first century, Campbellsville University has firmly 
established itself as a leading institution of Higher Christian 
Education in Kentucky, across the country, and in far corners of the 
world. The long tenure and continued success of the university is due 
in large part to an impressive fidelity to its mission: academic 
excellence solidly grounded in the liberal arts, personal growth, 
integrity, and fellowship.
  I am honored to represent Campbellsville University in the United 
States Congress. The university exemplifies Christian Service through 
its consistent leadership in community affairs throughout the region. 
When new challenges arise in surrounding communities, Campbellsville 
University is always first to face the task and work toward solutions.
  It is my great privilege to recognize Campbellsville University today 
before the entire U.S. House of Representatives for 100 years of 
excellence, producing generations of talented, service-minded citizens 
who continue to make significant contributions to our world.

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