Huelskamp Honors Kansas State on 150 Years

February 14, 2013

Huelskamp Honors Kansas State on 150 Years

(WASHINGTON) – Kansas First District Congressman Tim Huelskamp, who represents Manhattan, Kansas in the U.S. House of Representatives, introduced a resolution honoring Kansas State University for its 150th Anniversary.

On the floor, Huelskamp stated: "Mr. Speaker, I rise today to recognize the first land-grant college in America. Founded on February 16, 1863, Kansas State University has faithfully served the people of Kansas, and this great nation for 150 years. K-State was one of the first schools to offer a degree in home economics. K-State has helped feed a hungry world through innovative wheat, beef, and sorghum research. And, Kansas State University is preparing for the next generation of animal research with the construction of the National Bio- and Agri-Defense Facility research laboratory. Let me extend my heartfelt congratulations to Kansas State University for the last 150 years as we look forward to many more successes in next 150 years."

The resolution honors K-State as the first land-grant nation in the nation as well as the 150 years of tremendous accomplishment from the University. Specifically, the resolution highlights how K-State was the first university to offer printing classes, pioneered home economics programs, and invented and introduced important technological developments and scientific discoveries.

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