[Congressional Record Volume 155, Number 147 (Tuesday, October 13, 2009)]
[House]
[Pages H11187-H11189]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




HONORING THE 100TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY OF WISCONSIN-LA CROSSE

  Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 730) honoring the 100th anniversary of the 
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, as amended.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 730

       Whereas La Crosse is located on the western border of 
     middle-Wisconsin on the east side of the Mississippi River;
       Whereas the first Europeans to see the site of La Crosse 
     were French fur traders who traveled the Mississippi River in 
     the late 17th century;
       Whereas La Crosse was incorporated as a city in 1856;
       Whereas Thomas Morris sponsored a bill in the Wisconsin 
     State Senate that led to the creation of the current day 
     University of Wisconsin-La Crosse;
       Whereas University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was founded as 
     the La Crosse Normal School in 1909 for the purpose of 
     teacher preparation;
       Whereas the philosophy of Fassett A. Cotton, the 
     university's first president, was to train the whole person;

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       Whereas ``Mens Corpusque'', Latin for mind and body, is the 
     motto on the university seal;
       Whereas the college changed its name to Wisconsin State 
     College-La Crosse in 1951 when the La Crosse State Teachers 
     Colleges could establish baccalaureate degrees in liberal 
     arts;
       Whereas University of Wisconsin-La Crosse offers 88 
     undergraduate programs in 44 disciplines and 26 graduate 
     programs;
       Whereas University of Wisconsin-La Crosse celebrated its 
     50th anniversary in 1959, the same year that presidential 
     candidate John F. Kennedy visited the campus and spoke to the 
     student body in Graff Main Hall auditorium;
       Whereas U.S. News & World Report ranked the University of 
     Wisconsin-La Crosse second among Midwestern public 
     universities offering bachelor's and master's degrees;
       Whereas the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse men's 
     athletic teams took the nickname ``Eagles'' in fall 1989, and 
     the women teams a year later;
       Whereas the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse athletic 
     teams have won 59 NCAA Division III national titles in 9 
     different sports; and
       Whereas 2009 marks the 100th anniversary of the founding of 
     the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
     University of Wisconsin-La Crosse, on its 100th anniversary 
     and commends the institution's status as a leading public 
     university that excels in academics, athletics, and quality 
     of life for students.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from the 
Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. Sablan) and the gentleman from Kentucky 
(Mr. Guthrie) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands.


                             General Leave

  Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous 
material on House Resolution 730 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. SABLAN. I yield myself as much time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 730, which 
celebrates and honors the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse's 100 years 
of teaching and learning.
  Founded in 1909, the La Crosse Normal School eventually became what 
is now known as the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse. Beginning with 
just over 150 teacher preparation students, the small school has grown 
into a prestigious university.
  Today, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse enrolls over 9,000 
students and offers a wide range of courses. With 85 undergraduate 
majors, 30 disciplines and 21 graduate degrees, the University of 
Wisconsin-La Crosse boasts a strong academic program. By coupling this 
strong educational base with student support services and a low 
student-to-faculty ratio, the school has become a premier public 
university. According to U.S. News and World Report, the University of 
Wisconsin-La Crosse is ranked second in the Midwest among public 
universities that offer both bachelor's and master's degrees.
  Much has changed in La Crosse's 100-year history, but many of the 
core principles have remained constant. The university still strives to 
embrace the philosophy of its first president--to train the whole 
person. In fact, the university still uses the message ``mind and 
body'' as their motto, and it supports learning across a wide range of 
disciplines. With students from 43 States and 50 countries, the 
university works hard to prepare students for our increasingly global 
community, and it encourages students and faculty to value diversity.
  This year, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse will continue to 
grow its impact. As the university community celebrates their 
accomplishments and rich history, the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse 
will take a moment to reflect on a century of achievement. The 
university will also take a look ahead to the next 100 years of 
inquiry, learning and discovery.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, I express my support for the University of 
Wisconsin-La Crosse, and I want to thank Representative Kind for 
bringing this resolution forward. I also want to thank the faculty, 
staff and students of the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse for making 
the university what it is today.
  I urge my colleagues to support this resolution, and I reserve the 
balance of my time.
  Mr. GUTHRIE. I yield myself as much time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 730, 
honoring the 100th anniversary of the University of Wisconsin-La 
Crosse.
  The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse was founded as the La Crosse 
State Normal School in 1909. The school was established for the purpose 
of teacher preparation. In 1964, the college was designated a 
university as part of the Wisconsin State university system, and it was 
renamed Wisconsin State University-La Crosse. The university adopted 
its current name in 1971.
  UW-La Crosse now offers 87 undergraduate programs in 44 disciplines 
and 26 graduate programs with an emphasis in 8 disciplines. The 
university is organized into 3 colleges: the College of Business 
Administration, the College of Science and Health, and the College of 
Liberal Studies, which houses the School of Arts and Communication and 
the School of Education. The university also offers Wisconsin's only 
nationally accredited degrees in recreation management and therapeutic 
recreation, the UW system's only nuclear medicine technology program, 
and it offers one of two Midwest undergraduate archeology majors.
  The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse also has a thriving athletic 
program. The university maintains strong programs in indoor and outdoor 
track, cross-country, gymnastics, and football. UW-La Crosse has 
approximately 570 student athletes, participating on 19 teams, which 
have won 51 NCAA national titles in 9 different sports. UW-La Crosse 
has won 23 men's track and field titles in school history, the most in 
Division III history, and 6 National Collegiate Gymnastics Association 
championships.
  The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse has become an example of 
excellence in academics, athletics and as an American university. U.S. 
News and World Report ranked UW-La Crosse second among Midwestern 
public universities offering bachelor's and master's degrees in 2005, 
2006, 2007, and third in 2008. The university was recognized as a 
``best value'' by Kiplinger's ``Personal Finance,'' and the Princeton 
Review named UW-La Crosse one of America's ``best Midwestern colleges'' 
and an ``America's best value college'' in 2007.
  It is a privilege to stand before the House today to congratulate the 
University of Wisconsin-La Crosse on the occasion of their 100th 
anniversary. I extend my congratulations to the faculty and staff, to 
the students and alumni. I ask my colleagues to support this 
resolution.
  I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I am pleased to recognize for as much time 
as he may consume the distinguished gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. 
Kind).
  Mr. KIND. I want to thank my good friend and colleague from the 
Northern Mariana Islands for yielding me this time.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 730, to 
honor the University of Wisconsin-La Crosse as they celebrate their 
centennial anniversary. Representing such an exceptional university 
with a rich history of academic achievement, located in my hometown, is 
a great source of pride for me.
  For the past 100 years, the faculty, staff and students of UW-La 
Crosse have worked hard to make the university one of the most highly 
regarded public institutions of higher education in this country. This 
year, U.S. News and World Report again ranked UW-La Crosse second in 
its rankings of top Midwestern universities.
  Founded in 1909, the university is located in La Crosse, Wisconsin, 
on Wisconsin's western border, alongside the beautiful Mississippi 
River, and surrounded by picturesque bluffs. The campus's visual beauty 
has been a main draw for many students and faculty throughout the 
years. From its inception, the college has expanded its academic 
curriculum, and now has 88 undergraduate programs in 44 disciplines and 
26 graduate programs. The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is 
providing students with a high-quality education that allows them to 
excel in the competitive global economy.

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  As the Representative for western Wisconsin, I have always treasured 
the strong emphasis that's placed in our area on higher education. All 
of the six universities located in the congressional district have 
superior technology, science and math programs that will place 
graduates in the innovative industries in the future.
  The University of Wisconsin-La Crosse is no exception to this. It is 
the leading public university that excels in academics, athletics and 
the quality of life for its students.
  UW-L also has an extremely diverse student body that enhances 
students' cultural awareness and learning experience. The university is 
a member of the International Student Exchange programs and has made 
partnerships with other universities around the world. Currently 
students from over 54 different countries are enrolled at UW-L.
  I can attest firsthand to the high caliber of graduates that UW-La 
Crosse produces, because throughout my time in Congress I have employed 
many of them. Currently, I have seven graduates from UW-La Crosse on my 
staff, who happen to be with us today in the House gallery, from my 
chief of staff, Erik Olson, to my district office manager, Loren 
Kannenberg, Shannon Glynn, Steve Sipe, Brad Smith, Karrie Jackelen and 
Mark Seitz. I congratulate them on their achievement and thank them for 
the outstanding work they do on behalf of the people of the Third 
Congressional District of western Wisconsin. It's clear that UW-La 
Crosse prepared them well for their careers after graduation.
  I would like to congratulate all of the UW-La Crosse faculty, staff, 
students, alumni, of the past 100 years for the century of academic 
excellence. UW-L wouldn't be the success that it is if it wasn't for 
their hard work and dedication.
  The university has achieved so many great things over the past 100 
years. I know that the faculty, staff and students of UW-La Crosse will 
achieve even more over the next 100 years.
  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I have no further speakers. I encourage my 
associates and colleagues to vote for this resolution, and I yield back 
the balance of my time.
  Mr. SABLAN. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to support the 
resolution, and I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. Sablan) that the House 
suspend the rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 730, as amended.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the resolution, as amended, was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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