[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 103 (Wednesday, July 11, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1235]
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                     RICE UNIVERSITY 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                        HON. K. MICHAEL CONAWAY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2012

  Mr. CONAWAY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Rice 
University on its 100th birthday. For over a century it has stood as 
one of the premier educational institutions in the world.
  Over the past 100 years, Rice University's name has come to be 
synonymous with excellence. The institution consistently ranks among 
the top 20 national universities in the U.S. News & World Report and 
holds many other marks of excellence.
  For example, in 2010 Rice University was ranked No. 1 worldwide in 
materials science research. In 2011, the Carnegie Foundation gave the 
university top classifications for ``very high research activity'' and 
``comprehensive doctoral program''.
  While this is an amazing accomplishment, Rice's work is more than 
just a statistic--it has changed the world we live in. The research 
performed by the university has proved groundbreaking on several 
fronts, most notably the discovery of ``buckyballs.'' The discovery 
launched the field of Nanotechnology which has led directly to advances 
many fields, including medicine, technology, energy, defense, and 
transportation. Nanotechnology is already playing a powerful role in 
the lives of Americans, from its capacity to help find cures to deadly 
diseases to reducing the cost and extending the lifespan of consumer 
products like clothes and cars.
  Rice's School of Business, Architecture, Engineering, Social 
Sciences, Music, Humanities, Institute of Public Policy, and the 
Alliance of Technology and Entrepreneurship all hold similar national 
standing.
  Not only is Rice University a heavyweight contender in academic and 
research fields, the university also maintains a noteworthy athletic 
department. For 17 consecutive years, Rice has produced a NCAA 
conference championship team--another outstanding accomplishment.
  Again, congratulations to Rice University on its 100th birthday. Rice 
University's devoted faculty and student body have continually 
endeavored for excellence, and as a result Texans, Americans, and 
people all over our world have benefited.

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