[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 66 (Wednesday, May 5, 2010)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E747-E748]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




               PAYING TRIBUTE TO MOUNT SAINT MARY COLLEGE

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                        HON. MAURICE D. HINCHEY-

                              of new york

                    in the house of representatives

                         Wednesday, May 5, 2010

  Mr. HINCHEY. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor Mount Saint Mary 
College, located in

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Newburgh, New York as it celebrates the 50th anniversary of its 
founding. Rooted in the Dominican tradition of education, the Dominican 
Sisters of Newburgh demonstrated uncommon vision and tremendous 
leadership in establishing this institution of higher learning 
overlooking the Hudson River and its historic Highlands. Consistent 
with its Judeo-Christian heritage, Mount Saint Mary College has 
provided rigorous and high quality educational instruction for the past 
five decades to generations of students in the Hudson Valley region. I 
am delighted to add my voice to those commemorating and marking this 
significant milestone, and I am proud to recognize Mount Saint Mary 
College on this very historic occasion.
  Founded in 1959, Mount Saint Mary College has remained faithful and 
committed to its motto, Doce Me Veritatem (Teach Me the Truth) by 
fostering in its students a lifelong passion for learning and imparting 
the knowledge and values that enable these women and men to succeed and 
contribute significantly to our society. The Mount offers 50 
undergraduate degree programs and three graduate degree programs, and 
has successfully prepared and graduated many thousands of men and women 
in a wide range of fields, including education, nursing, and business.
  Mount Saint Mary College continues to play a significant and 
tremendously positive role in its local community and the surrounding 
region. The faculty, staff, and students of the Mount generously offer 
and share their expertise and skills to benefit the local community. In 
addition, the Mount also contributes to and strengthens the region's 
economy as it also prepares the well-educated men and women needed to 
fill the ranks of our region's businesses, schools, non-profit 
organizations and local governments.
  Madam Speaker, it is my great pleasure to congratulate and salute 
Mount Saint Mary College for its 50 years of committed and 
distinguished service to our region. I am grateful to Father Kevin E. 
Mackin, the board of directors, the staff, students, and supporters of 
this critical institution of higher learning for their ongoing 
leadership and dedicated efforts to sustain and strive to continuously 
improve the Mount, which I am confident will remain a cornerstone of 
our region for many generations to come.

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