[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 156 (2010), Part 2]
[House]
[Pages 2210-2211]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




      COMMEMORATING LOUISIANA STATE UNIVERSITY'S 150TH ANNIVERSARY

  The SPEAKER pro tempore. Under a previous order of the House, the 
gentleman from Louisiana (Mr. Cassidy) is recognized for 5 minutes.
  Mr. CASSIDY. Mr. Speaker, as a proud graduate of Louisiana State 
University and LSU Medical School, I am honored to stand before the 
House today to thank my colleagues for commemorating LSU's 150th 
anniversary.

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  Since its first session in 1860, LSU has become the flagship 
university for our State, with over 650 endowed chairs and 
professorships held by distinguished faculty in disciplines that 
support the culture, government, and economy of Louisiana.
  With more than 300 student organizations on campus, LSU plays a major 
role in our community. The Ag Center, for example, has conducted 
research which has resulted in greater yields and incomes for farmers 
across the world.
  It operates the Safety Net Hospital System for the State of 
Louisiana, caring for the uninsured and under-insured in our State and 
sometimes surrounding States.
  After Hurricane Katrina, LSU operated the Nation's largest field 
hospital and enrolled student evacuees from other universities who 
couldn't return to devastated areas in our State.
  In addition to its excellent academic programs, LSU is renowned for 
its athletic achievements.
  Lastly, Mr. Speaker, I would like the Record to reflect the proper 
spelling of our motto, which reflects not only our affection for LSU, 
but our French culture. When I say Geaux Tigers, it is G-E-A-U-X 
Tigers.
  With that Mr. Speaker, Geaux Tigers, and I yield back.

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