[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 114 (Friday, August 2, 2013)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1234]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




        CELEBRATING HUMBOLDT STATE UNIVERSITY'S CENTENNIAL YEAR

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                           HON. JARED HUFFMAN

                             of california

                    in the house of representatives

                         Friday, August 2, 2013

  Mr. HUFFMAN. Mr. Speaker, it gives me great pleasure to recognize 
Humboldt State University's Centennial Year. Founded in 1913, Humboldt 
State University is the only state university in coastal Northern 
California and in my Congressional District. The university has made 
major contributions to the intellectual life, culture and economy of 
the North Coast, California and the nation.
  One hundred years ago, on June 16, 1913, North Coast citizens had the 
foresight to help formally establish Humboldt State Normal School and 
to pledge $12,000 and 12 acres of land to the school. Humboldt State 
University formally opened on April 6, 1914, and has since awarded more 
than 55,000 degrees to students from diverse economic and ethnic 
backgrounds.
  Humboldt State University offers a broad array of academic programs 
and an outstanding college experience for 8,000 students each year, 
while contributing greatly to the regional community. The annual 
economic impact of Humboldt State University is estimated to be $190 
million on the North Coast and $400 million statewide.
  Humboldt State University is widely known for the personal attention 
faculty provide to students, and for the hands-on experiences which 
complement classroom learning. The Humboldt State University faculty 
has established a strong reputation for excellence in teaching and 
research.
  A longstanding commitment to environmental and social responsibility 
permeates the Humboldt State University curriculum and campus culture, 
which has enabled its alumni to make a difference wherever they live.
  Mr. Speaker, I commend Humboldt State University for its many 
academic achievements and for the services it provides to many students 
throughout the state and nation. I encourage my colleagues and the 
North Coast community to join me in celebrating the university's 
centennial and in offering best wishes for its next 100 years.

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