[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 51 (Tuesday, April 13, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H2469-H2470]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING LOCK HAVEN UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA ON 140TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to the 
resolution (H. Res. 1198) congratulating Lock Haven University of 
Pennsylvania for 140 years of excellence in higher education, as 
amended.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1198

       Whereas Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania was founded 
     in 1870 as Central State Normal School;
       Whereas Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, located in 
     Lock Haven, Pennsylvania has 4,665 undergraduate students 
     enrolled at the main campus and 440 students enrolled at the 
     Clearfield campus;
       Whereas Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania competes in 
     10 women's and 8 men's intercollegiate NCAA sports;
       Whereas students attending Lock Haven University of 
     Pennsylvania can obtain degrees and certificates from 60 
     different undergraduate programs and 3 different graduate 
     programs;
       Whereas Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania has 17,000 
     living alumni; and
       Whereas 97 percent of recent Lock Haven University of 
     Pennsylvania graduates are employed or continuing their 
     education and 84 percent of employed graduates are working in 
     their field of study or chosen field: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives congratulates 
     Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania for 140 years of 
     excellence in higher education.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentlewoman from 
California (Ms. Chu) and the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe) each 
will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentlewoman from California.


                             General Leave

  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on House 
Resolution 1198 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentlewoman from California?
  There was no objection.
  Ms. CHU. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  I rise today in support of House Resolution 1198, which celebrates 
Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania for 140 years of service and 
leadership.
  Located along the Susquehanna River, Lock Haven University of 
Pennsylvania was founded in 1870 as the Central State Normal School. By 
1983, the school joined the Pennsylvania State System of Higher 
Education and was renamed Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.
  The University features a gorgeous 200-acre main campus in central 
Pennsylvania and an additional 13-acre

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branch campus in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, which was established in 
1989. Lock Haven offers a small college lifestyle to over 5,100 
undergraduates, along with more than 60 undergraduate programs and 
three graduate programs.
  The school has an outstanding athletic program, which offers 10 
women's and eight men's NCAA teams, boasts 13 Division II 
championships, and has many active club sports teams. Students also 
have the opportunity to participate in over 120 clubs, activities, and 
organizations on and off campus.
  Lock Haven demonstrates leadership in serving the community and was 
named to the Presidential Honor Roll for Community Service in 2009. 
Every year its students perform over 40,000 hours of community service 
through the Mountain Serve Center, focusing on programs for 
disadvantaged youth.
  This year, Lock Haven will celebrate 140 years of broadening the 
minds and horizons of its students, and it will mark a significant 
milestone in the University's history.
  Mr. Speaker, once again, I express my support for Lock Haven 
University of Pennsylvania and thank Representative Thompson for 
bringing this bill forward. I urge my colleagues to join me in support 
of this resolution.
  Mr. Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1198, 
congratulating Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania for 140 years of 
excellence in higher education.
  On the banks of the Susquehanna River in central Pennsylvania is a 
university where students receive excellent career preparation, develop 
lifelong friendships, and never feel like they are just another number. 
Lock Haven University prides itself on having a small college lifestyle 
with a big university education. With an enrollment of 5,000 students, 
classes are student centered and there are unlimited opportunities to 
be become involved.
  Lock Haven University was founded in 1870 as the Central State Normal 
School. By 1927, it was known as the State Teachers College of Lock 
Haven; and in 1960 the name was changed to Lock Haven State College. In 
1983, the school joined with the Pennsylvania State System of Higher 
Education and became known as Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania. 
The Clearfield campus in Clearfield, Pennsylvania, was established in 
1989.
  LHU has more than 60 undergraduate programs and three graduate 
programs. The student-to-faculty ratio is 19:1. Its athletics 
department offers eight women's Division II teams as well as seven 
men's Division II programs. Division I men's wrestling and women's 
field hockey programs round out the athletic offerings.
  LHU has an outstanding international mission, offering exchange 
programs on six continents. It has approximately 580 full-time 
employees, which includes 270 full-time instructional faculty.

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  There are more than 120 clubs, activities and organizations on 
campus. And it is also one of the few public institutions in the United 
States to require laptop computers of freshmen and transfer students. 
The requirement is complemented by a wireless technology infrastructure 
that will encompass virtually the entire campus in the near future.
  LHU's students have numerous opportunities to learn outside of the 
classroom through internships and field placement. In addition, LHU 
students can study abroad a semester in England, France, Japan, 
Australia or one of 24 other countries. Armed with the tools to 
succeed, 97 percent of recent graduates are either employed or 
continuing their education.
  Today, we honor Lock Haven University for 140 years of excellence in 
higher education. Congratulations to its president, Dr. Keith Miller, 
and the faculty of one of the most noble endeavors, preparing future 
leaders for every sector of our society. I would also like to 
congratulate the students and staff as well.
  I support this resolution, and ask my colleagues to do the same.
  I yield back the balance of my time.
  Ms. CHU. I urge passage of House Resolution 1198, and I yield back 
the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentlewoman from California (Ms. Chu) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1198, 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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