[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 103 (Wednesday, July 11, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1235]
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       RECOGNIZING THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF RICE UNIVERSITY

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                         HON. RANDY NEUGEBAUER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Wednesday, July 11, 2012

  Mr. NEUGEBAUER. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commend Rice University 
and celebrate 100 years since its founding in Houston, TX. Since its 
first class in the fall of 1912, Rice has established itself as a 
flagship of Texas universities. This October, faculty, students and 
alumni will celebrate a century of excellence and distinction in the 
Houston community and the state of Texas.
  Rice and Texas Tech, my alma mater, were in the Southwest Conference 
together during my college years. We Tech fans are often described as 
very passionate at our football games and other sporting events. I 
remember how much fun we had when we played against Rice, because Rice 
fans are just as fanatical about their school as we are about ours.
  Rice University cultivates a flourishing learning environment and 
empowers its students to explore opportunities in and out of the 
classroom. It has a prestigious and notable alumni list comprised of 
many people I respect and admire in Texas and throughout the country, 
including my friend and Texas colleague, Congressman Pete Olson. I'm 
proud Texas can boast of a quality university like Rice, and I stand 
today to congratulate Rice University on 100 years of excellence.

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