[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 166 (Friday, October 5, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1376]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  IN RECOGNITION OF DR. ANDREW TORGET

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                        HON. MICHAEL C. BURGESS

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                        Friday, October 5, 2018

  Mr. BURGESS. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to recognize Dr. Andrew 
Torget, a history professor at the University of North Texas, on his 
record-breaking accomplishment. This summer, he set out to teach the 
entire history of Texas in one continuous lecture. Dr. Torget's passion 
for the Portal to Texas History motivated him to use his world record 
lecture to raise money for the preservation of historic documents.
  During this very long lecture, Dr. Torget taught the history of the 
Lone Star State, from prehistoric times to present day. Speaking for 26 
hours straight, Dr. Torget raised nearly $20,000 to help chronicle and 
preserve the history of Texas. Through social media coverage and a 
live-stream of the event, people as far away as Ireland heard the 
stories of our great State.
  As an alum of the University of North Texas, I am particularly 
honored to congratulate him on this world-renowned achievement. It is 
an honor to represent Dr. Torget and the University of North Texas, in 
the U.S. House of Representatives.

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