[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 161 (2015), Part 8]
[House]
[Page 10357]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]




           FLORIDA INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY 50TH ANNIVERSARY

  (Mr. CURBELO of Florida asked and was given permission to address the 
House for 1 minute and to revise and extend his remarks.)
  Mr. CURBELO of Florida. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize 
Florida International University on the celebration of their 50th 
anniversary earlier this week on June 22.
  This great accomplishment gives all Floridians an opportunity to 
recognize this special institution and all who have contributed to 
FIU's success throughout the years should be proud.
  FIU is located in Florida's 26th Congressional District, where over 
17,000 of my constituents are enrolled as students and an additional 
2,400 graduated last year. In my time serving south Florida in 
Congress, I have witnessed this university's passion for helping 
students seek higher education to better themselves while giving back 
to our community.
  Mr. Speaker, south Florida is a place where people from all over the 
world come seeking opportunity and success; many find it at FIU.
  On the occasion of FIU's 50th anniversary, I salute all those who 
have dedicated their careers to improving the lives of scholars. I know 
many proud graduates who today are leaders in our community.
  Once again, congratulations. I know that the next 50 years will bring 
even greater success and achievement.
  Go Panthers.

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