[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 195 (Wednesday, November 19, 2025)]
[House]
[Page H4813]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                  CELEBRATING BRIGHAM YOUNG UNIVERSITY

  (Mr. KENNEDY of Utah asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. KENNEDY of Utah. Mr. Speaker, today I rise to celebrate the 150th 
anniversary of the establishment of my alma mater, Brigham Young 
University.
  Since its founding in 1875, BYU has stood firm as a fundamental 
institution of learning and innovation in the State of Utah.
  Throughout its history, the university's programs, students, 
athletes, professors, and alumni have made great contributions to a 
variety of fields, including the advancement of technology, physical 
and social sciences, sports, business, law, and many other areas of 
significance. BYU continues to grow and evolve as they plan to open a 
medical school soon.
  The university, which also includes campuses in Hawaii and Idaho, is 
renowned globally. Further living up to its motto, ``The world is our 
campus,'' the BYU Pathways Worldwide program served over 74,000 
students in over 180 countries in 2024.
  Above all, I appreciate BYU's focus on instilling its motto, ``Enter 
to learn, go forth to serve.'' I am grateful for the BYU education I 
received in undergraduate and law school and am proud to represent BYU 
and the Provo community in Congress.
  Congratulations to BYU and President Shane Reese on 150 years of 
innovation. I am excited to see how BYU will continue to grow and 
forgive me for that parking ticket when I was a student so many years 
ago.

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