[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 25 (Thursday, February 11, 2016)]
[House]
[Pages H751-H752]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]
UNIVERSITY OF TEXAS AT AUSTIN
(Mr. WILLIAMS asked and was given permission to address the House for
1 minute.)
Mr. WILLIAMS. Mr. Speaker, today I would like to bring attention to
the recent outstanding achievements of the University of Texas at
Austin. This public university, which I represent, has continued to
fulfill the Texas Constitution's mandate that UT be a ``university of
the first class.''
I regularly meet with President Greg Fenves and Chancellor Admiral
William McRaven. I would like to praise them for their continued
dedication to upholding the core values of UT--particularly the
students' and faculty's cutting-edge research and development of new
technologies.
A top public university, UT has conducted $650 million worth of
innovative scientific and scholarly research. In the past few years,
the Cockrell School of Engineering has invented new technologies,
including a device that will improve physical therapy for patients
recovering from spinal cord injuries.
The Dell Medical School, under the leadership of neurologist Dean
Clay Johnston, is planning to reinvent medical education and healthcare
thinking. They are transforming the way we learn about health.
The students at UT are taught by some of the most brilliant minds in
the country. More than 200 members of the National Academies and 12
National Medal of Science recipients serve as UT professors.
Mr. Speaker, I would like to congratulate the University of Texas at
Austin on these impressive accomplishments. Our country is proud of
Texas' flagship university. What starts at the University of Texas
truly does change the world.
I say, ``Hook 'em.''
In God we trust.
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