[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 33 (Tuesday, March 9, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H1205-H1206]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




         CONGRATULATING SILVER LAKE COLLEGE ON 75TH ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to 
the resolution (H. Res. 1142) congratulating Silver Lake College for 75 
years of service as an undergraduate institution of higher education.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1142

       Whereas Silver Lake College was founded in the late 1800s 
     by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity as an academy 
     and normal school;
       Whereas the State of Wisconsin issued the charter 
     designating Silver Lake College, then named Holy Family 
     College, as an undergraduate institution of higher education 
     in 1935;
       Whereas Silver Lake College is a four-year Catholic liberal 
     arts college, located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin;
       Whereas Silver Lake College currently serves 1,253 students 
     and offers a 7 to 1 student to teacher ratio;
       Whereas students at Silver Lake College can earn degrees in 
     11 different programs and 24 different areas of study; and
       Whereas Silver Lake College emphasizes a professional 
     education with a liberal arts experience and encourages life-
     long learning and moral and community leadership: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
       (1) congratulates Silver Lake College for 75 years of 
     service as an undergraduate institution of higher education; 
     and
       (2) commends Silver Lake College for providing education 
     and training to the people of Wisconsin for over 75 years.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from 
Puerto Rico (Mr. Pierluisi) and the gentleman from Wisconsin (Mr. 
Petri) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from Puerto Rico.


                             General Leave

  Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise, extend, and insert extraneous material on H. Res. 
1142 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from Puerto Rico?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. PIERLUISI. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in strong support of House Resolution 1142, 
which congratulates Silver Lake College for 75 years of service as an 
undergraduate institution of higher education. Founded in the late 
1800s by the Franciscan Sisters of Christian Charity, Silver Lake 
College has emerged as a strong academic environment for students 
looking for one-on-one attention. The school educates approximately 
1,000 students annually, offers a seven-to-one student-to-teacher 
ratio, and provides 24 different areas of study for its students. The 
small, intimate setting Silver Lake College champions gives students 
and teachers opportunities to excel in and out of the classroom.
  Silver Lake College was founded on Franciscan Catholic values. These 
values focus on a commitment to community, compassion, peace, and 
reverence for creation. Through a quality liberal arts education, 
students at Silver Lake College learn to connect the mind and spirit 
through Franciscan traditions. Leadership and service ideals are 
instilled in the student body at Silver Lake College. These ideals are 
best exemplified by students' commitment to volunteerism. This past 
February, three student organizations at the school partnered to raise 
funds for victims of the Haiti earthquake. Students hosted a rock and 
roll concert and sold food at fundraisers throughout campus, with all 
proceeds going to earthquake victims.
  This year Silver Lake College will celebrate 75 years of providing 
excellent education and cultivating young women and men to be well-
rounded young adults with promising career paths.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I express my support for Silver Lake College, 
and thank Congressman Petri for bringing this bill forward. I urge my 
colleagues to join me in support of this resolution.
  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 House Resolution 1142, congratulating 
Silver Lake College for 75 years of service as an undergraduate 
institution of higher education. Silver Lake College is a 4-year 
Catholic liberal arts college located in Manitowoc, Wisconsin, which is 
in the congressional district I represent.
  The college was founded in the late 1800s by the Franciscan Sisters 
of Christian Charity. In 1935, the State of

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Wisconsin granted Silver Lake its charter as a 4-year undergraduate 
liberal arts institution, and it conferred its first degree 4 years 
later. The college began admitting lay women on a regular basis in 
1957, and became coeducational in 1969 to better meet the educational 
needs of the local area.
  Today, Silver Lake serves over 1,000 students and offers a seven-to-
one student-to-teacher ratio. It offers 11 different degree programs in 
24 areas of study. A pioneer in the music field, Silver Lake College is 
the only college in the country to have an established undergraduate 
Kodaly concept of music education concentration.
  In addition to music, Silver Lake College has a highly regarded 
reputation for its undergraduate and graduate education programs. The 
college also has expanded its reach throughout the State of Wisconsin, 
offering classes in a variety of communities, including Green Bay, 
Marinette, Rhinelander, and Sheboygan. Silver Lake College strives to 
develop a community of lifelong learners, to provide educational 
opportunities for professional preparation within a liberal arts 
experience, to prepare students for self-directed intellectual inquiry 
and aesthetic appreciation, and to foster commitment to Christian 
values, service, and leadership in the world community.

  This past fall, as part of a 10-year campus master plan, Silver Lake 
College opened its first on-campus residence hall. As its growth 
continues, plans are in the works for the construction of a new music 
education and performance center, along with an athletics and events 
center.
  I have had the opportunity to visit the college on numerous 
occasions, and commend Dr. George Arnold, Silver Lake's president, for 
his efforts in working with the local Manitowoc community and 
businesses to enhance student learning opportunities. Strong 
institutions help to make strong communities, and the people of 
Wisconsin, especially those in and near Manitowoc, are proud of the 75 
years of service that Silver Lake College has provided. The growth, 
strength, and vitality of Silver Lake College is an achievement well 
worth special recognition.
  I extend my congratulations to Silver Lake College on its 75th 
anniversary, and wish all of its faculty, staff, students, and alumni 
continued success in their endeavors.
  I ask my colleagues to support this resolution.

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  I have no further requests for time, and I yield back the balance of 
my time.
  Mr. PIERLUISI. Mr. Speaker, I urge my colleagues to join me in 
supporting this resolution congratulating Silver Lake College for 75 
years of service.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from Puerto Rico (Mr. Pierluisi) that the House suspend the 
rules and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1142.
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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