[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 130 (Thursday, September 10, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1248]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 RECOGNIZING THE 125TH ANNIVERSARY OF SIGMA NU'S BETA THETA CHAPTER AT 
                           AUBURN UNIVERSITY

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                           HON. BRADLEY BYRNE

                               of alabama

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 10, 2015

  Mr. BYRNE. Mr. Speaker, I along with my Alabama colleague, 
Congressman Mike Rogers, rise today to recognize the 125th anniversary 
of the Beta Theta chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity. The Beta Theta 
chapter is located on-campus at Auburn University in our home state of 
Alabama.
   Sigma Nu Fraternity was founded on January 1, 1869, on the campus of 
Virginia Military Institute in Lexington, Virginia. The Beta Theta 
chapter of Sigma Nu was chartered by the High Council on September 18, 
1890, and is the 27th charter granted by the High Council. The chapter 
has been continuously operating on Auburn's campus since that day.
   For the last 125 years, members of Auburn's Sigma Nu fraternity have 
made a lasting impact on their city, state, and country. Sigma Nu 
members have served in our nation's military to protect freedom at home 
and abroad in every war since 1890. Members of the fraternity have been 
leaders in business, medicine, law, politics, and community service.
   The Knights of Sigma Nu Fraternity at Auburn have also made a 
lasting impact on their campus. From community service to leadership 
roles in student organizations, Sigma Nu has contributed to the 
betterment and well-being of Auburn University.
   Most importantly, the men of the Beta Theta Chapter of Sigma Nu have 
a proud history of upholding their guiding ethical values of love, 
honor, and truth over the last 125 years.
   So Mr. Speaker, Congressman Rogers and I are proud to recognize the 
Beta Theta Chapter of Sigma Nu Fraternity, and we look forward to their 
continued positive impact at Auburn University and throughout our great 
nation.

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