[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 20 (Thursday, February 5, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E172]
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      175TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE CHARTER FOR SOUTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY

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                          HON. JOHN R. CARTER

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, February 5, 2015

  Mr. CARTER of Texas. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 175th 
anniversary of the charter for Southwestern University in Georgetown, 
TX. The Lone Star State's first institution of higher education and 
Texas' leading undergraduate liberal arts and sciences university, 
Southwestern has progressed from its early pioneering roots to become a 
vibrant and diverse center of growth and potential.
  By fostering a liberal arts community whose values and actions 
encourage contributions toward the well-being of humanity, Southwestern 
reflects the best values of Central Texas. Southwestern offers small 
classes and numerous collaborative undergraduate research 
opportunities. Over 1,500 students enjoy the warm, small-town feel of 
historic Georgetown as well as the close proximity of Austin with its 
vibrant, innovative, and creative culture. Outside the classroom, 
students are civically engaged and volunteer in the community at more 
than twice the national average. Half of all students study abroad and 
most take advantage of leadership, service, and activism opportunities 
in Southwestern's 90+ student organizations.
  Engaging minds remains at the forefront of the university's mission. 
Southwestern professors balance the highest level of scholarship with a 
serious dedication to teaching and collaboration with our students. The 
university has been recognized as a leading institution of higher 
learning. Both U.S. News & World Report and USA Today College rank 
Southwestern University the top national liberal arts colleges in 
Texas. Southwestern is consistently recognized as one of 40 colleges in 
the publication Colleges That Change Lives.
  I'm proud that Southwestern University calls my congressional 
district home. For 175 years, this great college has been transforming 
lives and preparing our nation's next generation of leaders for 
success. I wish Southwestern University only the best as it continues 
its proud mission of scholarly excellence.

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