Paul Cook: “I rise today in order to recognize the University of Utah's 150th anniversary. On February 28, 1850, the Utah State…”

“I rise today in order to recognize the University of Utah's 150th anniversary. On February 28, 1850, the Utah State Assembly ordained the University of the State of Deseret, better known today as the University of Utah. Since its creation, the University of Utah has conferred over 180,000 degrees, making it the State's most profuse provider of higher education. In addition to its educational excellence, the university is also a leader in cultural, social, scientific, economic, medical and artistic contributions. I would like to take this time to honor the faculty, staff, and students of the University of Utah for enriching the great State of Utah and the Nation. Today with undergraduate and graduate enrollment nearing 26,000 and students representing all 29 counties, all 50 States, and 102 foreign countries, I am proud to say that the University of Utah is indeed a diverse population bringing together great ideas. I know this because my wife and I both graduated from The U in 1969. We are proud to be part of the university's educational excellence, and I am honored to speak on its 150th anniversary.”