[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 11, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E349]
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                  HONORING CALIFORNIA STATE UNIVERSITY

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                          HON. EDWARD R. ROYCE

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, March 11, 2008

  Mr. ROYCE. Madam Speaker, I would like to take this opportunity to 
recognize my alma mater, California State University, Fullerton, as it 
celebrates its 50th anniversary.
  In 1957, California State University, Fullerton, was founded by an 
act of the California Legislature. The enrollment consisted of 452 
students when the first classes were offered in leased quarters at 
Sunny Hills High School, prior to the College moving to temporary 
buildings on a permanent site in 1960.
  Half a century after its founding, more than 185,000 graduates have 
successfully developed careers in hundreds of industries.
  Each year, more than 36,000 students attend classes at Cal State 
Fullerton, choosing from among 105 different degree programs including 
55 undergraduate, 49 graduate and a doctorate in education, at eight 
distinct colleges: arts, business and economics, communications, 
education, engineering and computer science, health and human 
development, humanities and social sciences, and natural sciences and 
mathematics, all of which provide an outstanding education to the 
students.
  Its studies have led students to careers in teaching, nursing, 
business, the arts, communications, health care, engineering, sports, 
the sciences and more. Cal State Fullerton graduates have gone on to 
successful careers and community-building, and their impact is felt not 
only in the State of California and the Nation, but throughout the 
world. Among these graduates are Academy Award-winning actors and 
screenwriters, television news reporters, Pulitzer Prize-winning 
journalists, successful novelists, doctors, lawyers, judges, teachers, 
professional athletes, entrepreneurs, legislators, scientists and 
business leaders and even a NASA astronaut who served on the crew of 
the Space Shuttle Endeavor that launched into space in August 2007.
  Cal State Fullerton's student body also reflects the diversity of the 
State of California. As one of the most diverse campuses in the State, 
the university welcomes students of different ethnic groups, cultures 
and religions. In fact, many of these students are the first in their 
families to earn a university diploma.
  The university received full accreditation from the Western College 
Association, later known as Western Association of Schools and 
Colleges, in 1961 and Cal State Fullerton now holds 14 national 
accreditations and associations.
  In addition, ``Titan Pride'' has been the rallying cry for 12 
national team championships in seven different sports.
  Finally, Cal State Fullerton is known for its distinguished faculty, 
many of whom have garnered international and national reputations in 
their respective fields.
  It is with great pride that I recognize Cal State Fullerton for 50 
wonderful years.

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