[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 158 (2012), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 11055]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




             THE CENTENNIAL CELEBRATION OF RICE UNIVERSITY

  (Mr. OLSON asked and was given permission to address the House for 1 
minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. OLSON. Madam Speaker, I rise today to celebrate Rice University's 
centennial.
  One hundred years ago, in Houston, Texas, the Rice Institute opened 
its doors to 48 male and 29 female students. Since that time, it has 
grown to be one of the most respected universities in all of the world.
  World history has been made on Rice's campus. As all Texans know, in 
September of 1962, President John F. Kennedy stood in Rice stadium and 
committed a Nation, founded by explorers, to the greatest exploration 
in human history--a Moon landing. Space City USA was born at Rice.
  I am a proud alumnus of Rice University, class of 1985, Jones 
College. What gives Rice such a special place in my heart is an 
uncommon feeling--a feeling of family and home--that transcends my 4 
years on campus. It's a feeling you can see in this picture of my son, 
Grant, and me on campus this year.
  Happy centennial, Rice. I can't wait for the next 100 years. Go Owls!

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