[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 42 (Wednesday, March 12, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E381]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 CONGRATULATING IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY FOR 150 YEARS OF LEADERSHIP AND 
                                SERVICE

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                               speech of

                            HON. TOM LATHAM

                                of iowa

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 10, 2008

  Mr. LATHAM. Madam Speaker, as a proud original cosponsor of House 
Resolution 924, a resolution congratulating Iowa State University on 
its sesquicentennial, I would like to take a moment to express my 
support for its passage and thank the leadership of the House for 
bringing it to the floor for consideration.
  I am proud to have the opportunity to represent the 4th Congressional 
District of Iowa, the home of Iowa State University and want to 
congratulate them on their 150th Anniversary. Iowa State's 
contributions to the State of Iowa, Nation and world are second-to-none 
and it deserves to receive special recognition. Established on March 
22, 1858, Iowa State University has been a pioneer on many fronts; it 
has demonstrated leadership on very important issues such as equal 
education and agriculture. Iconic figures such as George Washington 
Carver and suffragist Carrie Chapman Catt received their education from 
this outstanding center of learning.
  Widely recognized and respected for its service, Iowa State 
University has now been a leader in higher education for 150 years. 
Today, it is regarded as one of the greatest agricultural institutions 
in the Nation and was one of the first institutions to be designated as 
a land grant institution. The entire agricultural economy is dependent 
on the agricultural research carried out by Iowa State University. And, 
its work in biorenewable energy has contributed to the development of 
alternative fuel sources important to help America reduce its 
dependence on foreign energy sources. But agriculture and renewable 
energy are not the only areas in which Iowa State University excels. 
Engineering, architecture and computer sciences, to name a few, are 
other areas of higher learning that attract students from all over the 
globe to Ames, Iowa.
  I would also like to applaud Iowa State University President Gregory 
Geoffrey, the faculty, staff, students and alumni for continuing the 
rich tradition of excellence and upholding its superior reputation. On 
behalf of all Iowans, I want to thank Iowa State University for being a 
source of pride and for the positive influence it has had on the state 
of Iowa. Again, I am honored to represent this wonderful university and 
proud to call myself a Cyclone.




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