CONGRESSMAN JOE MORELLE MARKS NAZARETH UNIVERSITY’S 100TH BIRTHDAY IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

(Washington, D.C.)—Today, Congressman Joe Morelle delivered remarks on the floor of the House of Representatives in honor of the centennial of Nazareth University, a premier liberal arts university in Rochester, New York. His remarks will appear in the Congressional Record, and the transcript is below.

“I rise today to honor the 100th anniversary of Nazareth University—led by my dear friend President Beth Paul—which was founded in 1924 by members of the Sisters of St. Joseph, a group with which I proudly share a name.

The five founding Sisters saw the school as an opportunity to ‘respond to the needs of the time’ and provide women with educational opportunities.

On September 24, 1924, Nazareth’s initial class of 25 began their studies in the ‘glass house’ on Lake Avenue, a date we now recognize as ‘Naz Day.’

They set out to create success ‘against all odds,’ and by every measure, it has been an outstanding success.

100 years later, they’ve grown to a 150-acre campus, with nearly 2,500 students in more than 80 academic programs.

The legacy of the Sisters of St. Joseph lives on through Nazareth’s success, and I’m proud to support their continued growth and prosperity.

Here’s to the next 100 years!”

Video footage is available and can be viewed here.

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