[Congressional Record Volume 158, Number 109 (Thursday, July 19, 2012)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1287]
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          RECOGNIZING RICE UNIVERSITY FOR 100 YEARS OF SUCCESS

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                            HON. SAM JOHNSON

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, July 19, 2012

  Mr. SAM JOHNSON of Texas. Mr. Speaker, it is a great honor to 
recognize the 100th anniversary of a fine higher educational 
institution in the Great State of Texas--Rice University. As one of 
only three Tier One schools in Texas, Rice also ranks among the world's 
top 100 universities. Consistently ranked as one of the nation's 
premier institutions, Rice is a leading university in research and its 
stellar academic programs.
  Located in the center of Texas' largest metropolitan area, Rice's 
small size allows for enriched personal interaction between students 
and professors. Year after year, the university produces first-rate 
graduates and students--many of whom have received such awards and 
distinctions as Fulbright Scholars, Marshall Scholars, Mellon Fellows, 
and many other merits. This level of success is due in part to the 
distinguished faculty which consists of a Nobel laureate, a Pulitzer 
Prize award winner, 6 Fulbright Scholars, and 86 fellows of the 
National Science Foundation--just to name a few.
  In its 100 years of award-winning success, Rice University has 
established itself as a model institution of higher education, and its 
status as a top national university promises a remarkable future. 
Congratulations to everyone who helped make 100 years of educating the 
best and brightest a reality at Rice University. For all you do for the 
state of Texas, God bless you, and I salute you.

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