[Congressional Record Volume 160, Number 69 (Thursday, May 8, 2014)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E709]
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             RECOGNIZING COLLEGE OF ST. BENEDICT CENTENNIAL

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                         HON. MICHELE BACHMANN

                              of minnesota

                    in the house of representatives

                         Thursday, May 8, 2014

  Mrs. BACHMANN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the College of 
St. Benedict (CSB) of St. Joseph, Minnesota as it finishes up its 
centennial school year.
  Founded in 1913, CSB became the thirteenth all-female Catholic 
liberal arts residential college in the United States. Later partnering 
with the all-male St. John's University, students today enjoy an 
academic environment committed to sciences, literature and the arts, 
which the school notes is ``to prepare students not only to make a 
living, but to appreciate the richness and beauty of living as well.''
  CSB prepares their students well. Alumni have gone on to be 
successful in a number of different fields, with notable graduates 
including teachers, doctors, activists, judges, entrepreneurs, and even 
a college president.
  For 100 years, parents have sent their daughters to this historic 
campus knowing that they will find a learning environment that promotes 
the Benedictine values--such as stewardship, truthful living, respect, 
and community--that continue to enrich central Minnesota. And no matter 
how far their graduates go, whether it be geographically or in their 
careers, they know that once a Bennie, always a Bennie.
  The Class of 2017 led the charge this year as the second century of 
Bennies. May these students continue to grow in their faith and pursue 
their dreams under their instructors' guidance, and join the 
generations of alumni that have done such tremendous work for their 
community, for their state, and for their country.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask this body join with me in honoring the students, 
alumni, staff, and faculty of the College of St. Benedict for reaching 
the noteworthy centennial milestone. Here's to another century of 
quality education.

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