[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 11]
[House]
[Pages 15626-15627]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




     CONGRATULATING MICHIGAN TECHNOLOGICAL UNIVERSITY ON ITS 125TH 
                              ANNIVERSARY

  Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I move to suspend the rules and agree to 
the resolution (H. Res. 1564) commending and congratulating Michigan 
Technological University on the occasion of its 125th anniversary.
  The Clerk read the title of the resolution.
  The text of the resolution is as follows:

                              H. Res. 1564

       Whereas Michigan Technological University located in 
     Houghton, Michigan, on the beautiful shores of Lake Superior 
     on the spectacular Keweenaw Peninsula is celebrating its 
     125th anniversary in 2010;
       Whereas Michigan Technological University was first 
     chartered as the Michigan School of Mines in 1885;
       Whereas due to the significant and growing contribution to 
     the State of Michigan and the Nation, the school was renamed 
     the Michigan College of Mining and Technology with the added 
     responsibility ``to promote the welfare of the industries of 
     the State'' in 1927;
       Whereas the college continued its exceptional educational 
     mission;
       Whereas in 1963, the new constitution of the State of 
     Michigan included the renaming to the Michigan College of 
     Science and Technology and in 1964, with the present 
     designation of Michigan Technological University with the 
     continued responsibility of promoting the welfare of the 
     industries of the State of Michigan;
       Whereas in 1990, Michigan Technological University's A.E. 
     Seaman Mineralogical Museum was designated as the official 
     ``mineralogical museum'' of Michigan with the second largest 
     holdings of any university mineralogical museum in the 
     Nation;
       Whereas Michigan Technological University's mission is to 
     create the future with the vision of continued growth as a 
     premier technological research university of international 
     stature, delivering education, new knowledge, and innovation 
     for the needs of the world;
       Whereas today, Michigan Technological University now hosts 
     more than 7,000 students who pursue baccalaureate, master, 
     and doctoral degrees;
       Whereas Michigan Technological University is nationally 
     ranked as a high research university by the Carnegie 
     Foundation, with research expenditures of some $55,000,000 
     annually doing world class cutting edge basic and exceptional 
     applied research;
       Whereas Michigan Technological University provides an 
     exceptionally high quality of education in science, 
     technology, engineering, and mathematics fields, graduating 
     83 percent of students in those disciplines from across the 
     State, Nation, and around the world;
       Whereas the State of Michigan and the Nation benefit from 
     the influx of such outstanding graduates for the purpose of 
     economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship;
       Whereas Michigan Technological University's athletic 
     programs are highly successful competitively as well as 
     academically;
       Whereas Michigan Technological University's student 
     athletes are consistently among the top in the Nation with 
     the highest grade point averages, while simultaneously 
     performing exceptionally well in their respective sports led 
     by the successes of the women's basketball team, which for 
     the last two years has been in the NCAA Division II Elite 
     Eight, underscoring the importance of being student athletes; 
     and
       Whereas 2010 marks the 125th anniversary of the founding of 
     Michigan Technological University: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the House of Representatives honors the 
     students, alumni, faculty, staff, and board of control of 
     Michigan Technological University on its 125th anniversary 
     and commends the institution's status as a leading public 
     university that excels in high quality education, research, 
     and quality of life for students and the contributions to the 
     State of Michigan, the Nation, and society with the 
     exceptional graduates that will create the future.

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Pursuant to the rule, the gentleman from the 
Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. Sablan) and the gentleman from Utah (Mr. 
Bishop) each will control 20 minutes.
  The Chair recognizes the gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands.


                             General Leave

  Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I request 5 legislative days during which 
Members may revise and extend and insert extraneous material on House 
Resolution 1564 into the Record.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Is there objection to the request of the 
gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands?
  There was no objection.
  Mr. SABLAN. I yield myself such time as I may consume.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today in support of House Resolution 1564, 
which celebrates Michigan Technological University for 125 years of 
leadership and service in higher education.
  Michigan Technological University was originally chartered as the 
Michigan School of Mines in 1885 and was later renamed the Michigan 
College of Mining and Technology. The college was founded in response 
to the needs of the copper industry in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. In 
1964, as the school continued to expand its academic programs and 
student body, it became Michigan Technological University.
  Michigan Tech students and alumni hail from all 50 States and from 
over 100 countries. It offers 110 majors in 56 fields of study, and 83 
percent of its students graduate in the high-demand fields of science, 
technology, engineering, and math. With over 7,000 students seeking 
baccalaureate, master and doctoral degrees and a budget of $55 million 
for applied research expenditures, the school has furnished vital 
resources for education, expertise and innovation to the State of 
Michigan and the Great Lakes region.

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  Michigan Tech boasts several innovative programs to help their 
students prepare for careers in their chosen fields. One of these is 
known as the Enterprise Program. Founded in 2000, the Enterprise 
Program allows teams of students from different disciplines to work 
together to function as a professional company. Participating students 
work with local industry leaders to solve real-world problems, 
including the research and development of new technologies. Several 
programs have gone on to receive Federal grants and win international 
design competitions. Such programs, in addition to earning a ``high 
research university'' designation from the Carnegie Foundation, speak 
to Michigan Tech's commitment to institutional excellence.
  Michigan Tech students also enjoy a number of extracurricular 
activities. The campus has over 200 student organizations, a Division I 
men's hockey team and 12 Division II varsity sports teams. The 
college's women's basketball team has made the NCAA Division II Elite 
Eight each of the past 2 years.
  The graduates of Michigan Tech have long benefited the State of 
Michigan and the Nation and persistently advance economic development 
and entrepreneurship in their communities.
  Once again, I express my support for House Resolution 1564 and 
congratulate Michigan Technological University on its 125th year 
anniversary. I thank Representative Stupak for bringing this resolution 
forward.
  Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speaker, I yield myself such time as I may 
consume.
  Madam Speaker, I rise today also in support of House Resolution 1564, 
commending and congratulating Michigan Technological University on the 
occasion of its 125th anniversary.
  Michigan Technological University was founded in 1885 and is located 
in Houghton, Michigan. Michigan Tech was established to train mining 
engineers to support at the time the booming copper industry in that 
area. Classes began with 23 students and four faculty members. Today, 
the university's enrollment stands at over 7,100 students and almost 
450 faculty members.
  Today, Michigan Tech is one of the Nation's premier technological 
research universities. Students at Michigan Tech can choose from majors 
in five different schools and colleges, including the College of 
Engineering, College of Sciences and Arts, School of Business and 
Economists, School of Technology, and School of Forest Resources and 
Environmental Science. The university offers more than 120 degree 
programs in these various subjects.
  Michigan Tech students also excel at athletics. The Michigan Tech 
Huskies compete in Division I and II NCAA athletics and have 14 varsity 
athletic teams. The Huskies compete in sports

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including basketball, cross country, football, hockey, tennis, track 
and field, soccer, volleyball, and Nordic skiing.
  Michigan Tech's mission is ``to prepare students to create the 
future,'' and the university works to do just that. Today, 96 percent 
of Michigan Tech's students have jobs in their chosen field, enroll in 
graduate school, or enlist in the military by graduation. Michigan Tech 
has become a premier university during their 125-year history and 
promises to be a leader in education in the future.
  I extend my congratulations to Michigan Technological University for 
125 years of excellence in higher education and once again wish its 
faculty, staff, students, and alumni continued success. I ask my 
colleagues to support this resolution.
  Madam Speaker, I reserve the balance of my time.
  Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I yield such time as he may consume to my 
good friend the gentleman from Michigan (Mr. Stupak).
  Mr. STUPAK. I thank the gentleman for yielding and for his kind words 
on behalf of Michigan Technological University. And, Mr. Bishop, thank 
you also for supporting this resolution.
  Madam Speaker, I rise in support of our resolution, House Resolution 
1564, honoring Michigan Technological University on the occasion of its 
125th anniversary.
  Michigan Technological University is located in Houghton, Michigan, 
along the shores of Lake Superior on the spectacular Keweenaw 
Peninsula. Michigan Tech was first chartered as the Michigan School of 
Mines in 1885 and in 1927 was renamed the Michigan College of Mining 
and Technology with the added responsibility to ``promote the welfare 
of the industries of the State.''
  The school continued its exceptional educational mission, and in 1963 
a new constitution of the State of Michigan renamed the school Michigan 
College of Science and Technology, followed shortly in 1964 by the name 
it holds today, Michigan Technological University.
  During these 125 years, Michigan Tech has educated thousands of 
students in some of the fields most important to the development of our 
Nation, such as mining, forestry, and engineering. The school's mission 
is to create the future with the vision of continued growth as a 
premier technological research university of international stature 
delivering education, new knowledge, and innovation for the needs of 
our world.
  Today, Michigan Tech boasts more than 7,000 students who pursue 
baccalaureate, master, and doctoral degrees. Michigan, our Nation, and 
the world benefit from the influx of such outstanding graduates for the 
purpose of economic development, innovation, and entrepreneurship.
  Michigan Tech provides an exceptionally high quality of education in 
science, technology, engineering and mathematics fields, graduating 83 
percent of the students in these disciplines, something that will 
continue to be important as the United States strives to remain 
competitive in this global economy.
  Michigan Tech is ranked nationally as a ``high research university'' 
by the Carnegie Foundation, with research expenditures of $55 million 
annually doing world-class, cutting-edge, exceptional applied research. 
In 1990, the school's A.E. Seaman Mineralogical Museum was designated 
as the official ``mineralogical museum'' of Michigan with the second 
largest holdings of any university mineralogical museum in the Nation.
  Michigan Tech students also enjoy success outside the classroom. The 
school's athletic programs--especially hockey, football and 
basketball--are highly successful competitively as well as 
academically. Michigan Tech students are consistently among the top in 
the Nation with the highest grade point averages while simultaneously 
performing exceptionally well in their respective sports, led by the 
success of the women's Huskies basketball team, which for the last 2 
years has made it to the NCAA Division II Elite Eight.
  Still, Michigan Tech has never abandoned its original mission as a 
school of mines. Right now in the Upper Peninsula of Michigan, mining 
is a very active enterprise and business. We still have two active iron 
ore mines. And with the price of precious metals being high, there is 
new exploration throughout our peninsula for mining. In fact, the State 
of Michigan has just permitted a new uranium mine in the Upper 
Peninsula of Michigan. But as we move from hard rock mining to not only 
new sources of mining, but a new process of mining too--and we are now 
going to a process called sulfide mining, which to me has raised many 
environmental concerns--probably now more than ever we need the 
expertise of the faculty, the students, the administration and the 
communities, we need their expertise in mining and engineering so we 
can make sure that mining continues in the Upper Peninsula as a 
beneficial endeavor for our economy and for our people without harming 
our environment.
  So I ask that the entire U.S. House of Representatives join me in 
honoring the students, alumni, faculty, staff and Board of Control of 
Michigan Technological University on its 125th anniversary by 
supporting House Resolution 1564.
  Under the leadership of President Glen Mroz, Michigan Tech continues 
to be a leading public university that excels in high-quality 
education, research, and quality of life for students.
  Mr. BISHOP of Utah. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my 
time.
  Mr. SABLAN. Madam Speaker, I yield back the balance of my time.
  The SPEAKER pro tempore. The question is on the motion offered by the 
gentleman from the Northern Mariana Islands (Mr. Sablan) that the House 
suspend the rules and agree to the resolution (H. Res. 1564).
  The question was taken; and (two-thirds being in the affirmative) the 
rules were suspended and the resolution was agreed to.
  A motion to reconsider was laid on the table.

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