[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 134 (Thursday, September 17, 2015)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E1314-E1315]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           RECOGNIZING THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE HONORS COUNCIL

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                           HON. DOUG COLLINS

                               of georgia

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 17, 2015

  Mr. COLLINS of Georgia. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
50th anniversary of the National Collegiate Honors Council and 
highlight its work to bettering the education of over 325,000 students 
in more than 800 member colleges and universities around the country.
  I want to specifically commend my alma mater, the University of North 
Georgia, for its prestigious honors program. I am proud to say that 
this university--which I believe to be one of the finest institutions 
of higher learning in the state of Georgia--is located in the beautiful 
town of Dahlonega in the Ninth District.
  I attended the school when it was still known as North Georgia 
College, but I am glad to say that the school continues to grow. In 
2013, North Georgia College and State University was consolidated with 
Gainesville State University and became the well-known institution we 
are honoring today--the University of North Georgia.

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  The University of North Georgia seeks to improve the quality of life 
for residents of the North Georgia region. They do this through 
excellence in academic performance, student research, student 
leadership, service learning, and study abroad programs. Additionally, 
the University of North Georgia is a premier senior military college 
and one of only six federally designated senior military colleges in 
the nation.
  The Honors Program at UNG cultivates a community of engaged and 
academically motivated students who uphold the values of service and 
integrity, demonstrate global awareness, and exhibit strong leadership 
skills. Evidence of the program's success is exhibited by some of their 
outstanding alumni. One example among many is Sara Brubaker, class of 
2010. Sara completed her Doctorate of Physical Therapy in 2013 and was 
one of just twelve physical therapists chosen for employment by the 
U.S. Navy. She now serves at the rank of Lieutenant as the 
Rehabilitation Department Head at the Naval Hospital in Beaufort, SC.
  I am proud to recognize the accomplishments of Sara and other 
accomplished students and alumni of the University of North Georgia and 
to commend the University's successful honors program.

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