[Congressional Record Volume 157, Number 131 (Wednesday, September 7, 2011)] [Extensions of Remarks] [Page E1547] From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov] RECOGNIZING NOTRE DAME OF MARYLAND UNIVERSITY FOR ITS NEW DESIGNATION AS A UNIVERSITY ______ HON. JOHN P. SARBANES of maryland in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 7, 2011 Mr. SARBANES. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to congratulate Notre Dame of Maryland University on their new designation as a university. Notre Dame has been a leader in educating women leaders since its founding on September 9, 1895. Founded by the School Sisters of Notre Dame, this University was the first Catholic college for women to offer a four-year baccalaureate degree. Over the past 116 years, the University has grown to offer both men and women undergraduate, graduate, and professional degrees. The University has also recently established schools for Arts and Sciences, Education, Nursing and Pharmacy, recognizing the growing need for these professions in the region and across the country. This successful institution not only values education, but also embraces the call for global outreach which was so valued by the founders and is captured in their motto, Veritatem Prosequimur, We Pursue Truth. Education is critical not only to the success of Maryland, but to this great country. I am proud that Maryland is home to an educational institution such as Notre Dame of Maryland University and I know that this school will continue to prepare students to be critical thinkers and leaders of tomorrow. Mr. Speaker, I would like to once again congratulate Notre Dame of Maryland University for its educational excellence and wish its continued success for the next 116 years. ____________________