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109TH CONGRESS 

1ST SESSION H. RES. 36

Congratulating the College of Saint Catherine in Saint Paul, Minnesota, 

on its centennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding contributions to the education and preparation of women as leaders of our 

communities, our families, and our nation. 

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES 

JANUARY 6, 2005

Ms. MCCOLLUM of Minnesota (for herself and Ms. BORDALLO) submitted the 

following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education 

and the Workforce 

RESOLUTION

Congratulating the College of Saint Catherine in Saint Paul, 

Minnesota, on its centennial anniversary, and commending its outstanding contributions to the education 

and preparation of women as leaders of our communities, 

our families, and our nation.

Whereas, on January 5, 1905, the Sisters of St. Joseph of 

Carondelet in their wisdom, and with the support and 

council of Archbishop John Ireland of the City of St. 

Paul, opened an institution of higher learning dedicated 

to educating women of all faiths and backgrounds to lead 

and influence; 
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Whereas the faculty, alumnae, students, and staff, along with 

their many friends, have remained faithful to that vision 

of the Sisters of Carondelet for 100 years; 

Whereas the College of St. Catherine, the nation’s largest 

Catholic college for women, has a mission to educate in 

the Catholic tradition of intellectual inquiry and social 

teaching; 

Whereas the College of St. Catherine is committed to excellence and opportunity while engaging students from diverse backgrounds in a learning environment uniquely 

suited to women; 

Whereas the College of St. Catherine creates educational opportunities for young women to pursue studies that support female leaders and role models in science, education, 

business, health care, and government; 

Whereas the College of St. Catherine makes it possible for 

nontraditional adult students to obtain a higher education through professional development, flexible classes, 

and financial assistance; 

Whereas for almost 75 years, the College of St. Catherine has 

been a leader in educating and preparing nurses to provide and deliver compassionate health care in a rapidly 

changing and technological world, annually graduating 

more nursing students than any other college or university in Minnesota; 

Whereas the College of St. Catherine is a pioneer in establishing a weekend college uniquely suited to women and 

their professional and family responsibilities, currently 

celebrating its 25th anniversary as the Weekend College 

of the College of St. Catherine; 
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Whereas the College of St. Catherine has educated and 

placed more teachers in St. Paul, Minnesota public 

schools than any other private university in Minnesota; 

Whereas the College of St. Catherine currently enrolls nearly 

5000 students representing 30 countries pursuing degrees in education, health care, business, and a variety of 

other disciplines critical for the vitality of our communities; and 

Whereas the College of St. Catherine continues to have a profound effect on improving the quality of life of Minnesotans, Americans, and indeed people around the world, 

through the efforts of its alumnae, now numbering over 

38,000: Now, therefore, be it

1 Resolved, That the House of Representatives recog2 nizes the College of St. Catherine’s 100 years of service 

3 and continuing commitment to the education of women, 

4 while commending—

5 (1) the important educational and cultural con6 tributions of the College of Saint Catherine to St. 

7 Paul, to Minnesota, to the United States of America, 

8 and, indeed, to the world; and 

9 (2) the President of the College of Saint Cath10 erine, Sister Andrea J. Lee, for her leadership; the 

11 alumni association for their service in fostering the 

12 spirit of fellowship; the Board of Trustees for their 

13 stewardship; and the Sisters of St. Joseph 

14 Carondelet for their guidance.

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