[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 11]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page 15754]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]


   IN RECOGNITION OF THE 50TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE NATIONAL COLLEGIATE 
                             HONORS COUNCIL

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                         HON. GUS M. BILIRAKIS

                               of florida

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, October 6, 2015

  Mr. BILIRAKIS. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the National 
Collegiate Honors Council (NCHC) for their 50th Anniversary and 
outstanding commitment to collegiate honors education. The National 
Collegiate Honors Council is dedicated to excellence in education, as 
they serve over 800 colleges and universities across the country and is 
composed of over 325,000 students dedicated to achieving excellence in 
diverse subject and curriculum areas to fulfill professional career 
goals.
  I would also like to call attention to Saint Leo University in my 
district for their dedication to academic excellence and for being a 
member of the National Collegiate Honors Council. Students at Saint Leo 
University experience and grow in core values such as excellence, 
community, integrity, respect, personal development and responsible 
stewardship.
  The Honors Program at Saint Leo University was started over 30 years 
ago. Alumni and current students continue to express to others the 
enormous impact the program has had on their professional work 
experience. One graduate is now a professional working in instructional 
technology developing safety training in the energy field and credits 
the Honors Program at Saint Leo for preparing him to adapt 
intellectually and to be ready to explore new fields. Students are 
encouraged to broaden their horizons with a change of scenery and 
culture through this program. One student interned for a museum in 
London and was able to incorporate this experience in with their 
history course. Another student worked on an oral-care education 
project for the small children of migrant farmworkers who live within a 
short drive of the campus.
  As you can see through the Honors Program, students have been 
challenged to think deeply about what they want to accomplish 
personally and professionally, and are already making strides toward 
those goals. Saint Leo Honors Program has shown and continues to show 
their commitment to educating students and influencing their lives 
positively to help shape them in every way.
  Once again, please join me in commending the National Collegiate 
Honors Council on their 50th Anniversary. Their service to programs 
like those at Saint Leo University and their dedication to academic 
excellence and achievement is honorable.

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