[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 41 (Tuesday, March 11, 2008)]
[House]
[Page H1449]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        RECOGNIZING CAL STATE FULLERTON ON ITS 50TH ANNIVERSARY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the order of the House of 
January 4, 2007, the gentleman from California (Mr. Royce) is 
recognized during morning-hour debate for 3 minutes.
  Mr. ROYCE. Thank you, 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 at that 
time consisted of 452 students when those first classes were offered in 
leased quarters at Sunny Hills High School prior to the college moving 
to the temporary buildings that became a permanent site in 1960 in 
Fullerton. 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 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 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, 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 of 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 
and in this Nation, 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 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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