[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 157 (2011), Part 13]
[House]
[Page 18474]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




                            PENN STATE PRIDE

  (Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania asked and was given permission to 
address the House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. THOMPSON of Pennsylvania. Mr. Speaker, the hardship of all those 
involved in the recent tragic developments at Penn State University is 
heavy on our hearts as this community moves forward and these 
individuals and their families continue to cope with the horrific 
adversity and pain.
  Despite these tragic events, I rise today for a different reason, 
something my community, the Penn State community, can be most proud of. 
The Chronicle of Higher Education recently reported that Penn State 
leads the Nation in outgoing faculty Fulbright grants for the 2011-2012 
academic year. Penn State has received a total of 16 grants, 14 of 
which were awarded at the University Park Campus in State College.
  The Fulbright Program, a program of competitive, merit-based grants 
for students, teachers and other professionals, is the U.S. 
government's premier international educational exchange program. These 
individuals will go on to expand our Nation's educational endeavors by 
strengthening partnerships with other leading institutions around the 
world.
  These success stories also serve as an encouraging example that every 
individual can achieve their potential through hard work and 
dedication. These talented individuals have much to be proud of. 
Congratulations to each recipient on this esteemed award.

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