[Congressional Record Volume 164, Number 183 (Tuesday, November 20, 2018)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1547]
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   COMMEMORATING THE 30TH ANNIVERSARY OF LSU'S PENNINGTON BIOMEDICAL 
                            RESEARCH CENTER

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                           HON. GARRET GRAVES

                              of louisiana

                    in the house of representatives

                       Tuesday, November 20, 2018

  Mr. GRAVES of Louisiana. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to commemorate the 
30 year anniversary of LSU's Pennington Biomedical Research Center. 
Founders C.B. ``Doc'' and Mrs. Pennington donated to the university in 
hopes of building ``the biggest and best nutrition research center in 
the country.'' Their vision has largely been accomplished. As the 
center has grown, they've become a premiere scientific research 
institution--highly sought after to publish medical research on chronic 
disease prevention and to host national medical symposiums. The 
National Institutes of Health (NIH) selected Pennington Biomedical for 
several medical studies such as diet risk factors for heart disease, 
the effects of diets on blood pressure, and diabetes prevention. Over 
the past 30 years, there have been 212,123 scientific citations from 
over 5,000 Pennington Biomedical publications. Their work has improved 
the quality of life for millions of people worldwide. I'm proud to 
represent this premiere research facility, housed at one of Louisiana's 
finest schools. Well done, Pennington Biomedical Research Facility, on 
an incredible 30 years of excellence and discovery.

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