[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 83 (Thursday, May 13, 2021)]
[House]
[Page H2296]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       HONORING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF ALCORN STATE UNIVERSITY

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor 
Alcorn State University on their 150th anniversary.
  Founded in 1871, Alcorn State University is the oldest historically 
Black land-grant institution in the United States and the second-oldest 
supported institution of higher learning in the State of Mississippi.
  Alcorn State University is one of the most important institutions to 
nurture and develop African Americans. Alcorn has laid the foundation 
for many professionals by giving them a valued education. Their mission 
is to intellectually develop young Americans, produce graduates to be 
lifelong learners, prepare them to be well-rounded leaders of high 
character, while equipping them with the necessary skills to be 
successful in a global marketplace.
  Alcorn's vision is to develop diverse students into globally 
competitive leaders that will benefit communities, States, nations, and 
the world. I know Alcorn State University will continue to provide 
students with the tools they need to claim success.
  As Alcorn celebrates its 150th anniversary, their reservation is 
well-suited for many more successful years.

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