[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 15 (Tuesday, February 2, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H434-H435]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                     RECOGNIZING BRESCIA UNIVERSITY

  Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 1043) recognizing Brescia University for 60 years 
of leadership in higher education, as amended.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1043

       Whereas Brescia University was founded in 1950;
       Whereas Brescia University is a Catholic University located 
     in Owensboro, Kentucky;
       Whereas Brescia offers 6 different degrees in over 60 
     different programs;
       Whereas students at Brescia University receive a 
     personalized education with a 12 to 1 student to teacher 
     ratio;
       Whereas the Brescia Bearcats have 15 athletic teams that 
     participate in National Association of Intercollegiate 
     Athletics in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic 
     Conference;
       Whereas Brescia University emphasizes ``Making a 
     difference'', encouraging students to serve others in the 
     community, and has established a history of serving 
     Owensboro, Kentucky, and the surrounding region; and
       Whereas for 60 years, Brescia University has provided a 
     quality liberal arts education and worked to prepare its 
     students for successful careers and service to others: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
       (1) recognizes Brescia University for 60 years of service 
     as an institution of higher education; and
       (2) commends Brescia University for leadership and service 
     to students and the community of Owensboro, Kentucky, and the 
     surrounding region.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
Ohio (Ms. Fudge) and the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. Petri) each will 
control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from Ohio.


                             General Leave

  Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise and extend their remarks and insert extraneous 
material on H. Res. 1043 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from Ohio?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. FUDGE. I yield myself as much time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today and support H. Res. 1043, which recognizes 
Brescia University for its 60 years of commitment and leadership in 
higher education.
  Brescia University was founded in 1950 in Owensboro, Kentucky. It was 
created by the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph as a Catholic 
institution, emphasizing the liberal arts and preparing its traditional 
and nontraditional students for successful careers and service to 
others. With a school motto of ``Make a difference,'' the university 
instills the values of community, leadership, justice, and service in 
its students through the classes and activities they offer, as well as 
the staff and faculty that teach them. The university provides its 
students with a sense of faith in community on campus with courses in 
theology, philosophy, ministry and spirituality, as well as 
opportunities for religious expression and faith enhancement. 
Throughout its existence, Brescia University has established a history 
of serving Owensboro and the surrounding region.
  Brescia University also provides each of their students with a 
quality liberal arts education, helping to shape them into rounded 
citizens. Brescia offers six different degrees in over 60 different 
programs and offers small classes with frequent one-on-one time between 
teachers and students. Continuing the emphasis on the sense of 
community, the university takes pride in knowing all of their students 
individually. Each are provided all the resources and opportunities 
they need to find success in their lives so that they may fully 
participate in the life of the campus.
  Brescia University also excels athletically. The university is home 
to 15 intercollegiate athletic teams. The Brescia Bearcats, as they are 
called, are members of the National Association of Intercollegiate 
Athletics in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference, and 
recently added competitive men's and women's track teams this year.
  The mission of Brescia University to form well-educated, well-rounded 
young adults with a sense of community and service to others is one 
that should be encouraged in all educational institutions in our 
country. I urge my colleagues to support this resolution and thank Mr. 
Guthrie for bringing this resolution forward.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. PETRI. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  I rise today in support of the resolution before us, House Resolution 
1043, recognizing Brescia University for 60 years of leadership in 
higher education.
  Brescia University, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, was founded by 
the Ursuline Sisters of Mount St. Joseph in 1950. Brescia began as 
Brescia Hall, was founded as Brescia College in 1950, and became 
Brescia University in 1998. The university now offers undergraduate and 
graduate course work for career preparation firmly rooted in the 
liberal arts.
  Brescia University offers various degrees, including associate 
degrees, bachelor degrees, and master degrees. The institution offers 
degrees in various programs, including education, medical technology, 
and computer and mathematical science. Brescia also aims to meet the 
needs of the adult learners by providing tailored programs in their 
STARS program for adults returning to school.
  Brescia University Bearcats have 15 intercollegiate athletic teams. 
The Bearcats participate in baseball, basketball, cross-country, golf, 
soccer, softball, tennis, volleyball, and outdoor track as of this 
spring. Brescia competes in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic 
Conference in the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics and 
has excelled in such.

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  Brescia provides invaluable services to its students, as well as to 
the community. Since the founding of the university, Brescia has 
emphasized service to others. In keeping with the tradition of the 
founders, Brescia students are encouraged to assist and serve the 
Owensboro community and the surrounding region.
  It is a privilege to stand before the House today to congratulate 
Brescia University on the occasion of their 60th anniversary and to 
recognize the university for 60 years of leadership in higher 
education. I extend my congratulations to Brescia University, the 
faculty and staff, the students and the alumni. I also want to thank my 
colleague from Kentucky, Brett Guthrie, for introducing this 
resolution.
  I ask my colleagues to support this resolution, and I yield such time 
as he might consume to my colleague, Brett Guthrie.
  Mr. GUTHRIE. Mr. Speaker, I thank the gentleman for yielding, and I 
thank the gentlelady from Ohio for her kind words about Brescia 
University. I rise today in support of House Resolution 1043 
recognizing Brescia University for 60 years of leadership in higher 
education.
  Brescia University, located in Owensboro, Kentucky, has provided 
quality liberal arts education and worked to prepare its students for 
successful careers since 1950. The only Catholic university in western 
Kentucky, Brescia's mission and spirit emphasizes ``Making a 
difference,'' encouraging students to serve others in the community.
  For over 60 years, the faculty, staff, and students have carried out 
the vision of their founder, Sister Angela Merici, who believed that 
education creates a stronger and more just society. These individuals 
have given so much to the Owensboro community and the entire region.
  Students at Brescia enjoy a more personalized education with a 12:1 
student-to-teacher ratio. Brescia takes pride in creating an atmosphere 
of community, while paying close attention to the individuality of 
their students. The university offers six different degrees in over 60 
different programs, as well as 15 athletic teams that participate in 
the National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics.
  I'm proud to represent Brescia University in Washington, and I'm 
proud to represent the Owensboro-Daviess County community in which it 
is located. I ask my colleagues to support this resolution and join me 
in commending Brescia for its commitment to service, faith, and 
education.
  Mr. PETRI. I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the 
balance of my time.
  Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, again, I thank Mr. Guthrie and urge all of my 
colleagues to support House Resolution 1043.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from Ohio (Ms. Fudge) that the House suspend the rules and 
agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1043, as amended.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Ms. FUDGE. Mr. Speaker, on that I demand the yeas and nays.
  The yeas and nays were ordered.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to clause 8 of rule XX and the 
Chair's prior announcement, further proceedings on this motion will be 
postponed.

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