[Congressional Record Volume 153, Number 139 (Wednesday, September 19, 2007)]
[Senate]
[Page S11746]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




             MONTCLAIR STATE UNIVERSITY'S 100TH ANNIVERSARY

 Mr. MENENDEZ. Mr. President, today I honor Montclair State 
University of New Jersey as they celebrate 100 years of service to the 
students of our State.
  The 100th anniversary of Montclair State University is a wonderful 
cause for celebration. However, the real celebration lies in the 
extraordinary success of the faculty and administration of Montclair 
State University in preparing some of New Jersey's finest students to 
be the next leaders of this country and to succeed in a global economy.
  While much has changed since Montclair State University first opened 
its doors as a normal school in 1908, the university has remained true 
to its mission of providing an exceptional educational experience to a 
diverse student body that is reflective of the population of New 
Jersey. Montclair State University has become one of the leading 
educational institutions in our State, quickly turning into the second-
largest and the fastest-growing university in New Jersey.
  Montclair State University is leading the way to help develop the 
next generation of teachers by training promising students to be 
successful, innovative teachers in schools across the State. The 
university has also maintained an active and positive role in the local 
community, by bridging education and community service.
  Today, I ask my colleagues to join me as I honor Montclair State 
University for its extraordinary success in providing 100 years of 
world-class education to New Jersey's students and for providing 
service to our communities.

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