[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 436 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 11, 2007.
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas strives to maintain the highest 
        academic standards and ensure that its programs remain current and 
        responsive to the diverse needs of those it serves;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas now has more than 100 undergraduate 
        courses of study, 33 masters degree programs, and 3 doctoral programs;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas serves over 12,300 students, and 
        recognized 1,008 graduates in the spring of 2007;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas serves students from all 75 counties 
        in Arkansas, more than 35 States, and 55 foreign countries;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas has produced many successful alumni, 
        including government officials, business and community leaders, and 
        professional athletes;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas has graduated over 52,000 students in 
        its history;
Whereas many buildings at the University of Central Arkansas were constructed 
        during the Great Depression, thus allowing the institution to play a 
        pivotal role during World War II as it served as a temporary military 
        base;
Whereas the first Arkansas educational television station, now the Arkansas 
        Educational Television Network, was established on the campus of the 
        University of Central Arkansas in 1966;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas established one of the first honors 
        colleges in the United States;
Whereas State Senator Otis Wingo sponsored legislation to establish the Arkansas 
        State Normal School, which was signed into law on May 14, 1907;
Whereas the Arkansas State Normal School started as a teacher-training school 
        with 105 students, and the first commencement ceremony recognized 10 
        graduates in 1909; and
Whereas, in 1975, the Arkansas State Normal School was granted university status 
        and renamed the University of Central Arkansas: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th 
anniversary of the University of Central Arkansas.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.