[Congressional Record Volume 163, Number 60 (Thursday, April 6, 2017)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E480]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




           HAPPY 100TH ANNIVERSARY SUL ROSS STATE UNIVERSITY

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                             HON. WILL HURD

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Thursday, April 6, 2017

  Mr. HURD. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 100th 
Anniversary of Sul Ross State University, a premiere public institution 
dedicated to higher education- nestled in the foothills of West Texas.
  On April 4, 1917, Governor James E. Ferguson signed a bill, passed by 
the 35th Texas Legislature, establishing Sul Ross Normal College. Over 
the past century, Sul Ross has developed into the cultural and 
educational epicenter for Alpine and the surrounding areas, offering 25 
undergraduate and 22 graduate degree programs administered by a 
tremendous faculty. Situated in a unique geographic location, Sul Ross 
offers unparalleled learning experiences in some of Texas' most scenic 
regions, including Big Bend National Park, Fort Davis State Park, the 
Rio Grande, and the Guadalupe Mountains.
  Today I applaud the 29,000 graduates and countless faculty and staff 
members who have helped shape Sul Ross State University into the 
institution it is today. The positive impact of this university 
resonates across Texas' 23rd Congressional District.

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