[Congressional Record Volume 169, Number 147 (Tuesday, September 12, 2023)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  SCHREINER UNIVERSITY 100TH BIRTHDAY

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                             HON. CHIP ROY

                                of texas

                    in the house of representatives

                      Tuesday, September 12, 2023

  Mr. ROY. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to celebrate the 100th birthday of 
Schreiner University in Kerrville, TX. A generous donation of land and 
finances by Captain Charles Schreiner in 1917 made this possible. He 
served with distinction in the Texas Rangers.
  Capt. Schreiner outlined his vision for the Institute as ``facilities 
for high grade instruction and military training for boys and young men 
as preparation for college and university work.''
  James J. Delaney served as the first president of Schreiner 
Institute. From the beginning, it has been committed to the Reformed 
tradition of the Presbyterian Church.
  The first class of female students was admitted during World War II. 
Formal military training ended in 1971, and the Institute became fully 
coeducational.
  In the year 2000, Schreiner's governing board voted to change the 
school's name to Schreiner University. The years immediately following 
the name change saw various renovations and new buildings take shape on 
campus.
  Online classes started in 2014 and have expanded since then, now 
including a full online master's program. Recently, Schreiner 
introduced their Military Academy Preparatory School to provide paths 
for students into military service.
  In its 100th year, Schreiner University is proud to bring back a 
pastime from its early days, football. Other sport disciplines for 
students include soccer, wrestling, equestrian, shooting sports, and 
tennis.
  Today, Schreiner University president Charlie McCormick oversees a 
campus that offers over 30 different degree options. I am proud that 
the Hill Country is home to a university the caliber of Schreiner. 
Congratulations on 100 years of helping students achieve more.

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