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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 Associate General Counsel Compaq Computer Corporation MS 110701 20555 SH 249 Houston, TX 77070-2698 Phone (281) 514-4933 Facsimile (281) 518-7501 sarah.mcconnell@compaq.com <mailto:sarah.mcconnell@compaq.com< -----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! < <
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