[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 151 (2005), Part 1]
[House]
[Page 719]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                       COMMENDING ERSKINE COLLEGE

  (Mr. WILSON of South Carolina asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. WILSON of South Carolina. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Erskine College, the oldest 4-year, church-related college in South 
Carolina, which was founded by the Associate Reformed Presbyterian 
Church.
  For over 106 years, Erskine's faculty and staff have created an 
environment of excellence, where students are taught to incorporate 
their first-class education and good moral values into their day-to-day 
lives as members of society.
  Recently, the Erskine Seminary announced the opening of a new campus 
in partnership with the First Presbyterian Church in Columbia, which my 
family has attended for six generations. As well, Erskine Seminary 
trains our U.S. Army Medcom Chaplains at Fort Sam Houston.
  Finally, I would like to commend President John Carson, working with 
Board of Trustees Chairman John Moore, for his strong leadership and 
vision throughout his 7 years at Erskine. Because of President Carson's 
efforts, the school has reported record increases in enrollment for 
both the college and the seminary. When he steps down from his post in 
June, he can leave with the confidence that Erskine is better because 
of his service.
  In conclusion, may God bless our troops, and we will never forget 
September 11.

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