Political Quotes

“Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the 175th anniversary of Baylor University. Baylor University, a private Christian university, was chartered by the Republic of Texas on February 1, 1845. The charter, signed by Republic of Texas President, Anson Jones, was supported by the efforts of Baptist pioneers who sought to establish a Christian university ``fully susceptible of enlargement and development to meet the needs of all ages to come.'' Originally located in Independence, Texas, Baylor is the oldest, continually operating university in Texas, and was actually formed before Texas became a State. In 1886, Baylor moved its main campus to Waco, Texas, where it remains today, and combined with Waco University. The new flagship campus of over 1,000 acres along the banks of the Brazos River enabled the university to flourish in its new central Texas home. Today, Baylor continues to uphold their mission to educate men and women for worldwide leadership and service by integrating academic excellence and Christian commitment within a caring community. Baylor's diverse student body is comprised of over 18,000 students from all 50 States and from over 90 countries. Both undergraduate and graduate students are propelled toward success by passionate and committed faculty and staff who recognize a calling to address society's greatest challenges.…”