[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 69 (Wednesday, April 27, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E415-E416]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




     RECOGNIZING THE HISTORIC PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN WASHINGTON STATE 
           UNIVERSITY AND SCHWEITZER ENGINEERING LABORATORIES

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                      HON. CATHY McMORRIS RODGERS

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Wednesday, April 27, 2022

  Mrs. RODGERS of Washington. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
the historic partnership between Washington State University (WSU) and 
Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories (SEL).
  On Monday, April 18, 2022, Washington State University announced a 
gift of $20 million from Dr. and Mrs. Ed Schweitzer and Schweitzer 
Engineering Laboratories. This is

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the single-largest philanthropic donation ever made to WSU's Voiland 
College of Engineering and Architecture, and it will go towards 
building the brand new, state-of-the-art Schweitzer Engineering Hall at 
WSU's campus in Pullman, Wash.
  Dr. Schweitzer is a WSU alumnus and former professor who has 
participated in years of research collaborations with the university. 
He is also the founder of Schweitzer Engineering Laboratories, which is 
Washington's 5th Congressional District's largest private employer.
  Since its founding, SEL has employed hundreds of Washington State 
Cougars, including nearly 450 currently working at the company. This 
historic contribution represents an exciting new chapter in a long-
standing and successful partnership between WSU and SEL that will 
undoubtedly contribute to new learning opportunities for the next 
generation of leaders, innovators, and entrepreneurs.
  I am incredibly proud of the leadership at WSU and SEL, and I am 
grateful to call the Schweitzers my friends. Their generous 
contributions and unwavering commitment to the future leaders of our 
nation is vital to ushering in a new era of innovation that will take 
America to new heights.
  Madam Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in recognizing this 
historic partnership and the tremendous impact it will have for 
students in Eastern Washington. I wish them nothing but success as they 
embark on this journey together.

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