[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 46 (Monday, March 24, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E418]
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        RECOGNIZING SLIPPERY ROCK UNIVERSITY'S 125TH ANNIVERSARY

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                            HON. MIKE KELLY

                            of pennsylvania

                    in the house of representatives

                         Monday, March 24, 2014

  Mr. KELLY of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate 
Slippery Rock University on celebrating its 125th anniversary this 
year.
   In 1887, the citizens of Slippery Rock, Pennsylvania saw the need 
for affordable and accessible higher education in their community. In 
less than 18 months, Slippery Rock raised funds, acquired land, erected 
buildings and gained approval to be a state normal school. Slippery 
Rock State Normal School opened its doors on March 26, 1889 to its 
first class of 168 students with its ``ultimate object . . . to make 
the student, as far as possible, an educator.'' The Norman School 
became Slippery Rock State Teachers College after it was purchased by 
the Commonwealth in 1926. In 1960, it was renamed Slippery Rock College 
and was granted university status in 1983 to become Slippery Rock 
University.
   Today, Slippery Rock University offers a broad array of 
undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8,000 students. The 
University is a recognized leader in evidence-based planning and 
decision making. The approximately 80,000 alumni have served in 
occupations across the spectrum. Slippery Rock University has 
consistently been recognized not only as one of the best universities 
in the Northeast but also as a great place to work. Shaped by its 
normal school heritage, Slippery Rock University is characterized by 
its commitment to intellectual development, leadership, and civic 
responsibility.
   Mr. Speaker, in light of Slippery Rock University's 125th 
anniversary, I ask that my colleagues join with me today in recognizing 
its educational leadership in Pennsylvania for more than a century.

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