another reason to be proud

-----Original Message-----
From: McConnell, Sarah [mailto:Sarah.McConnell@COMPAQ.com]
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 10:12 AM
To: McConnell, Mark; J. & J. McConnell
Subject: FW: A&M Recognition in the Senate


We may not win many football games, but.....


During World War II, 54,000 Aggies served as officers, which is more
than any other school, including the service academies.





Sarah Hlavinka McConnell
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-----Original Message-----
From: Launikitis, Mike 
Sent: Monday, October 08, 2001 8:54 AM
To: HOU Aggies
Subject: FW: A&M Recognition in the Senate




> Subject: A&M Recognition in the Senate
> 
> 
>  Howdy!
> 
> The 125th Corps Anniversary meant so much to the Corps ~ It meant
> something to Senator Hutchison as well! 
> 
> October 3, 2001 (4:27PM)
> 
> Senator Kay Bailey Hutchison
> Floor Speech/Congressional Record
> 
> TEXAS A&M/CORPS OF CADETS 125TH ANNIVERSARY
> 
> Mr. President, I rise today to recognize with pleasure Texas A&M
> University 
> on its 125th Anniversary. Texas A&M was the states first public 
> institution of higher education, opening on October 4, 1876, as the 
> Agriculture and Mechanical College of Texas. From its roots of
agriculture
> 
> and engineering, A&M has grown into a world class university that is a

> leader in university research and development, as well as offering
degrees
> 
> in numerous fields of study. Although the university is justifiably
proud 
> of its academic reputation, A&M is especially proud of its famous
Corps of
> 
> Cadets.
> 
> For 125 years, A&Ms Corps of Cadets have provided our state and
country
> with leaders in the military, government and business. Texas A&M has
the 
> largest cadet corps outside the military academies and commissions
more 
> officers in all four branches of service than any other university
> military 
> program in the U.S. Former cadets have served in every military
conflict 
> from the Indian Wars to Desert Storm. During World War II, 54,000
Aggies 
> served as officers, which is more than any other school, including the

> service academies. They have always answered our nations call, and
they 
> have always met the challenge. Although only a small percentage of
Texas 
> A&Ms student population, they are the keepers of the many famous
> traditions at A&M, including Aggie Muster, silver taps, twelfth man
and
> numerous 
> others. Today, they serve in leadership and front-line forces
throughout
> our military services and help lead our nation to success in this 21st

> century war.
> 
> Although the military has seen technology move from horse and rifle to

> spacecraft and lasers, the foundations of our military leadership and 
> teamwork remain the same. These traits are the bedrock of the Corps
and 
> explain the success of the Corps and its graduates. As America
undertakes 
> a war on terrorism, we are all learning the value and strength of A&Ms

> Corps of Cadets motto, Per Unitatem Vis   Through Unity, Strength.
> 
> On behalf of my colleagues in the United States Senate, and with just
and 
> lasting pride, I offer heartfelt appreciation and respect to all the 
> current and former members of the illustrious Texas A&M University
Corps
> of 
> Cadets. I also wish all Aggies a Happy 125th Anniversary. WHOOP!
> 
> Remember: The Corps Experience... It Lasts a Lifetime!
> 
>