[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 44 (Friday, March 14, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E422]
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 INTRODUCTION OF RESOLUTION RECOGNIZING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF JAMES 
                           MADISON UNIVERSITY

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                           HON. BOB GOODLATTE

                              of virginia

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, March 14, 2008

  Mr. GOODLATE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor James Madison 
University on the occasion of its 100th anniversary.
  James Madison University, surrounded by the beautiful Shenandoah 
Valley, has proved to be a catalyst for growth in western Virginia, 
building on the agricultural base of the region to create a center for 
higher education.
  It has been a true pleasure to work with former president Dr. Ron 
Carrier and current president Dr. Linwood Rose as they have skillfully 
guided James Madison Uuniversity into the twenty-first century.
  From its inception, James Madison University has been at the 
forefront of education. Originally a teachers college, today James 
Madison provides ground-breaking research in information technology, 
security and alternative fuel sources, and offers more than 100 degree 
programs for its more than 17,000 students.
  Madam Speaker, James Madison University's alumni have impacted the 
Commonwealth of Virginia, the United States and the world. Madison 
graduates travel to the farthest corners of the earth to perform 
research and provide leadership in corporate boardrooms, State 
legislatures and even here on Capitol Hill.
  I am pleased to introduce today, along with the entire Virginia 
delegation, a resolution recognizing the rich history and 
accomplishments of this remarkable institution on the occasion of its 
100th anniversary. I urge all the Members of this body to join us in 
congratulating James Madison University on its 100th anniversary.

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