[Congressional Record Volume 154, Number 161 (Friday, October 3, 2008)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E2233]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            100TH ANNIVERSARY OF WAYLAND BAPTIST UNIVERSITY

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 3, 2008

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Madam Speaker, I rise today in recognition of a fine 
educational institution in the 19th Congressional District of Texas. 
This year, Wayland Baptist University, located in Plainview, Texas 
celebrates its l00th anniversary of excellence in education.
  Wayland Baptist University is a 4-year university with a total of 14 
campuses and a student body of more than 6,000. Founded in Plainview in 
1908 by Dr. James Wayland, the University has become one of the largest 
Southern Baptist institutions of higher education in the country.
  Throughout its 100 years, Wayland Baptist University has seen much 
progress and growth. While maintaining its commitment to providing a 
quality Christian education, Wayland has been at the forefront of 
change. It was among the first universities in the country to admit 
women and minority students, offer distance learning programs, and to 
create programs directed toward military students.
  Wayland places a strong emphasis on student success and provides an 
excellent learning environment. The school offers a wide variety of 
disciplines, from fine arts to engineering, as well as a wide variety 
of extracurricular activities. Athletics at Wayland provide a constant 
source of pride for the community, producing more than 800 All-
Americans and 100 individual national championships in the last 
century.
  Dynamic vision and devotion to students are the true marks of an 
exceptional educational institution. On this occasion of its 100th 
anniversary, I congratulate Wayland Baptist University and look forward 
to watching this institution thrive in the years to come.

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