[Congressional Record (Bound Edition), Volume 154 (2008), Part 16] [Extensions of Remarks] [Pages 21966-21967] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office, www.gpo.gov]RECOGNIZING HUSSON COLLEGE'S TRANSITION TO UNIVERSITY-STATUS ______ HON. MICHAEL H. MICHAUD of maine in the house of representatives Wednesday, September 24, 2008 Mr. MICHAUD. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize an important Maine institution and a bold step it is taking into the future. On October 11th, Husson College will become Husson University, a transition that marks a significant point in this school's history and its continued and growing contributions to the region and the State of Maine. Located in Bangor, Maine, Husson College has, for over 100 years, offered students an opportunity to develop the skills and the kind of innovative thinking that has allowed them to succeed. With over 20 academic disciplines, from degrees in business and psychology to certificates in paralegal work and boatbuilding--a skill of vital importance to Maine--Husson has offered the classroom and experiential learning resources our students and State need to compete. With this transition, Husson will be able to expand upon their current program, continuing to improve their ability serve students from Maine, the rest of the country, and the world. I congratulate President William Beardsley for his steadfast stewardship of the University as it grows to meet these new opportunities for Husson and thank him for the tremendous graduates his institution is producing for our State and Nation. [[Page 21967]] The key to America's continuing competitiveness in this world is having citizens of exceptional skills, who can respond in innovative ways to the challenges America faces. Husson has always offered this kind of education, and will continue to do so well into the future. ____________________