[Congressional Record Volume 156, Number 80 (Tuesday, May 25, 2010)]
[House]
[Pages H3785-H3786]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




            UNIVERSITY OF GEORGIA GRADUATE SCHOOL CENTENNIAL

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and 
agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1372) honoring the University of 
Georgia Graduate School on the occasion of its centennial.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1372

       Whereas, on June 10, 1910, the University of Georgia 
     organized its graduate education practices under the guidance 
     of Professor Willis Henry Bocock, who became the first dean 
     of the Graduate School;
       Whereas the Graduate School has contributed to elevating 
     and maintaining the University of Georgia as one of the 
     preeminent public universities in the United States;
       Whereas these contributions are a reflection of the great 
     leadership of the Graduate School's first dean, Dr. Bocock, 
     and those who succeeded him: R.P. Stephens, George H. Boyd, 
     Gerald B. Huff, Thomas H. Whitehead, Hardy M. Edwards, Jr., 
     John C. Dowling, Gordhan L. Patel, and the present dean, 
     Maureen Grasso;
       Whereas the Graduate School has grown from 7 students in 
     1910 to more than 7,000 today;
       Whereas the Graduate School has awarded master's, 
     specialist, and doctoral degrees to more than 73,000 
     individuals who occupy leadership roles in school systems, 
     institutions of higher learning, business, government, and 
     nonprofit organizations;
       Whereas the Graduate School includes more than 350 fields 
     of study and contributes to new knowledge and advancements in 
     academic research; and
       Whereas Graduate School graduates have made significant 
     contributions to the economic development and competitiveness 
     of the State of Georgia and the United States: Now, 
     therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
       (1) recognizes the centennial of the founding and 
     organization of the University of Georgia Graduate School; 
     and
       (2) expresses sincere appreciation to the students and 
     administrators who contribute to the growth and success of 
     the University of Georgia Graduate School.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from New 
York (Mr. Bishop) and the gentleman from Tennessee (Mr. Roe) each will 
control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from New York.


                             General Leave

  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I request 5 legislative days 
during which Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous 
material on House Resolution 1372 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from New York?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield myself such time as I 
may consume.
  Mr. Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1372, 
honoring the University of Georgia Graduate School on the occasion of 
its centennial.
  The University of Georgia's motto, ``to teach, to serve and to 
inquire into

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the nature of things,'' has been guiding students at this outstanding 
institution for over 100 years. However, it was not until June of 1910 
that the University of Georgia formalized its graduate education 
practice when it established its graduate school where students were 
offered an opportunity to continue their education.
  Throughout these past 100 years, the graduate school has dedicated 
itself to becoming a leading educational institution and an outstanding 
academic and scientific research center. While the graduate school 
started off with a mere seven students in 1910, today there are more 
than 7,000 scholars in the program. The extraordinary and successful 
growth of the graduate school is a reflection of the great leadership 
of the first dean, William Henry Bocock, and today is represented by 
Dean Maureen Grasso.
  As it approaches its centennial, the graduate school continues to 
offer its students excellence in education through more than 350 fields 
of study and innovative approaches to learning, including 
assistantships and fellowships for students across colleges and schools 
at the university, financial opportunities for thesis and dissertation 
writing, leadership development, study abroad and travel for academic 
presentations or data collection and professional development seminars.
  Mr. Speaker, once again I express my support for House Resolution 
1372, and I congratulate the graduate school and Dean Grasso on 100 
years of excellence in education. I wish the university continued 
success and urge my colleagues to support this measure.
  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 1372, 
Honoring the University of Georgia Graduate School on the occasion of 
its centennial.
  The University of Georgia organized its graduate practices into a 
collegiate program on June 10, 1910. The graduate education practices 
were organized under the guidance of Professor Willis Henry Bocock. 
Professor Bocock later became the first dean of the graduate school.
  In 1910 seven students enrolled in the graduate school. Today the 
school has grown to include more than 7,000 students and more than 350 
fields of study. The graduate school has awarded more than 73,000 
degrees since its founding 100 years ago. These students and alumni and 
the faculty that have guided these individuals have made significant 
contributions to the success and growth of the University of Georgia 
and, furthermore, the Nation.
  The University of Georgia, or UGA, was founded 125 years before the 
graduate school was organized. Located in Athens, Georgia, the 
University of Georgia is the oldest and largest of the State's 
institutions of higher education. The university serves almost 35,000 
students and comprises 16,000 colleges and schools including the 
graduate school.

  The university aims ``to teach, to serve and to inquire into the 
things of nature.'' This motto has helped to position the university as 
a leader in higher education. The U.S. News and World Report ranked the 
university 21st among the top national public research universities in 
2010.
  In addition, the university has claimed 37 national championships and 
is widely known for excellence in academics and athletics.
  The University of Georgia Graduate School has significantly 
contributed to the university's success and excellence in the last 100 
years. I stand today to congratulate the University of Georgia Graduate 
School, the students, alumni, faculty and staff on the occasion of the 
school's centennial.
  I ask my colleagues to support this resolution.
  And, Mr. Speaker, as a University of Tennessee grad, I was doing 
really well with this until we get to the 37 national championships.
  Mr. Speaker, I yield 5 minutes to a distinguished colleague from 
Georgia, Dr. Paul Broun.
  Mr. BROUN of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, the University of Georgia is the 
first land grant college in the United States. A lot of people don't 
know that.
  The Graduate School of the University of Georgia is celebrating its 
centennial in June, as both speakers have just mentioned. In the 
hundred years since its organization, the University of Georgia's 
Graduate School has produced scholars of the highest caliber. Beginning 
with only seven pupils, it now boasts more than 7,000 students and 
hundreds of doctoral, master's and specialist degree programs.
  At the center of advanced learn at the State's flagship university, 
UGA's Graduate School has contributed to new knowledge, advancements in 
academic research, and the economic development of Georgia and the 
United States.
  Graduates of this great school occupy positions in school systems, 
businesses, and even the United States Congress. I'm honored to 
represent this great institution here in the U.S. Congress, and I urge 
my colleagues to join me in celebrating the graduate school on this 
great occasion of its centennial.
  The University of Georgia is a great institution for the people of 
the State of Georgia and this Nation. The graduate school has come 
within the purview of that great institution and has been a stellar 
school to produce some of the greatest leaders of our Nation. I 
congratulate them personally, and I'm glad that Congress, hopefully, is 
going to congratulate them with this resolution.
  And with that, I have one thing to say. Go Dogs.

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  Mr. ROE of Tennessee. I yield back the balance of my time.
  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I yield back the balance of my 
time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from New York (Mr. Bishop) that the House suspend the rules 
and agree to the resolution, H. Res. 1372.
  The question was taken.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. In the opinion of the Chair, two-thirds 
being in the affirmative, the ayes have it.
  Mr. BISHOP of New York. Mr. Speaker, I object to the vote on the 
ground that a quorum is not present and make the point of order that a 
quorum is not present.
  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.
  The point of no quorum is considered withdrawn.

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