[Congressional Record Volume 170, Number 35 (Tuesday, February 27, 2024)]
[Senate]
[Page S1009]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  RECOGNIZING TRUMAN STATE UNIVERSITY

 Mr. SCHMITT. Mr. President, I rise today to recognize 
Missouri's own Truman State University for its outstanding 
accomplishments in the development and grand opening of the Greenwood 
Interprofessional Autism Center. This center is instrumental in 
preparing emerging professionals for a prosperous career, as well as 
advancing education for people with developmental disabilities.
  Before discussing the new center, let me tell you more about my alma 
mater, Truman State University. Founded in 1867 in Kirksville, MO, 
Truman State University has been dedicated to offering an exemplary 
education for the benefit of all. It provides a world-class educational 
experience in the heartland of the United States. Truman State 
University enables students with educational prowess and success, and 
the Greenwood Center is yet another example of that.
  The Greenwood Interprofessional Autism Center provides a patient-
centered, evidence-based approach for those on the autism spectrum and 
for those with other neuro-developmental disorders. In collaboration 
with partner organizations, the center is at the forefront of research 
and provides cutting-edge applied behavior analysis services tailored 
to assisting individuals who are on the autism spectrum. The curriculum 
is taught by licensed professionals who are experts in providing 
unparalleled educational opportunities for families, patients, and 
students enrolled in health-related academic programs.
  By breaking down barriers and destigmatizing what it means to have a 
developmental disorder, this center is empowering their patients, their 
patients' families, and their students with skills that they will 
utilize for their entire lives. I understand from my own personal 
experiences that caring for someone with special needs requires love, 
patience, and resources. This center is able to assist many in their 
journey through life and is a shining example of what our educational 
institutions are intended to represent and achieve. I am looking 
forward to learning more about their future successes in the field.
  Once again, I congratulate my alma mater Truman State University on 
its outstanding efforts in service to Missouri and to its communities. 
It is truly living its mission to serve its students, and I commend the 
university for adapting to a rapidly changing educational environment.
  ``Go Bulldogs.''

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