[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 6 (Wednesday, January 20, 2010)]
[Senate]
[Page S44]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




    125TH ANNIVERSARY OF SOUTH DAKOTA SCHOOL OF MINES AND TECHNOLOGY

 Mr. JOHNSON. Mr. President, today I celebrate the 125th 
anniversary of the founding of the South Dakota School of Mines and 
Technology. Throughout its history, SDSM&T has been consistently 
providing students with a high-quality, affordable education. Graduates 
are fully prepared for successful, rewarding careers in engineering and 
science.
  I have had many opportunities during my time in office to personally 
visit the School of Mines and Technology. I have always been impressed 
with the professionalism and dedication of the administration and 
faculty, the tradition of excellence at the institution, and the 
commitment to learn from the students who attend the school.
  I am proud to be a partner with SDSM&T on its innovative research 
that has tremendous benefits for my State, as well as to the Nation and 
to the world, especially in the areas of engineering, science and 
technology, and defense. This work has everyday applications to the 
general public, the government and to Main Street businesses. The 
School of Mines has a great tradition as one of the top engineering 
schools in the Nation and their graduates are always in high demand by 
some of the top companies in the world. In 2009, South Dakota School of 
Mines and Technology was the only institution of higher learning where 
the starting salary for its graduates was more than the cost of the 
education.
  I salute the great legacy and tradition of South Dakota School of 
Mines and Technology on the occasion of its 125th anniversary and 
commend the work and commitment, past and present, of the 
administrators, faculty, alumni and students of Mines. I wish them well 
in the upcoming year of observances and celebrations.

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