[Congressional Record Volume 162, Number 76 (Friday, May 13, 2016)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E696]
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        IN RECOGNITION OF RUTGERS UNIVERSITY'S 250TH ANNIVERSARY

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                        HON. FRANK PALLONE, JR.

                             of new jersey

                    in the house of representatives

                          Friday, May 13, 2016

  Mr. PALLONE. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize the 250th 
anniversary of one of the greatest academic institutions in New Jersey, 
the United States and the world.
  Since 1766, Rutgers University has forged young minds and prepared 
our nation's workforce. Students at Rutgers get exposure to the full 
range of academic disciplines and the kind of trailblazing research 
that can only be found at the world's top research institutions. 
Reflecting the assets of the great state of New Jersey, the Rutgers 
student body is also one of the most diverse in the nation.
  Throughout the years, I've enjoyed the privilege of representing the 
Rutgers community. During my time in Congress, whatever issue comes 
across my plate, I've always had the nation's experts in every field 
within arm's reach.
  That's especially true in recent years, following the merger with 
University of Medicine and Dentistry of New Jersey and the designation 
of the Cancer Institute of New Jersey as a National Cancer Institute.
  It is Rutgers' tremendous history of academic achievement and 
national leadership that led President Obama to accept the University's 
invitation to speak at its 250th commencement this coming Sunday. I was 
proud to lead two Congressional letters urging the President to accept 
Rutgers' invitation.
  I commend Rutgers for its 250 years of contributions to our country, 
and I'm excited about Rutgers' future and its accomplishments yet to 
come.

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