RECOGNIZING PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

On 2026-09-01, Representative Glenn Thompson (R-PA-15) delivered a floor speech titled "RECOGNIZING PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY" in the House.

RECOGNIZING PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY

Congressional Record, Volume 172 Issue 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026) [Congressional Record Volume 172, Number 138 (Tuesday, September 1, 2026)] [House] [Page H5365] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [ www.gpo.gov ] RECOGNIZING PENNSYLVANIA STATE UNIVERSITY (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, today I highlight Penn State University, which delivered its 1-millionth degree earlier this summer. This historic milestone reflects the university's commitment to excellent innovation and student success. Since the university's founding more than 170 years ago, graduates have become leaders in their communities. Penn State alumni are dedicated to serving others. The 1 million degrees is more than just a statistic. This is an achievement that reflects 1 million dreams of attending university, 1 million new opportunities, and 1 million graduates who have impacted the world. As a graduate of Penn State, I am proud to be a part of the 1 million students who have earned a degree from this remarkable institution. Penn State, the Commonwealth's only land-grant university, has its eyes on the next goal. Students are always pushing boundaries, and I am excited to see the next milestone that this great university reaches. ____________________