[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 57 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      January 23, 2007.
Whereas Illinois State University marks its sesquicentennial with a year-long 
        celebration, beginning with Founder's Day on February 15, 2007;
Whereas Illinois State Normal University was founded by Jesse W. Fell in 1857 as 
        Illinois' first public university and was established as a teacher 
        education institution;
Whereas Abraham Lincoln, then an attorney, drafted the bond that guaranteed that 
        the citizens of Bloomington, Illinois, would fulfill pledges to finance 
        the University;
Whereas more than 2,000 staff members provide outstanding support to the 
        educational mission of Illinois State University; and
Whereas Illinois State University has more than 165,000 alumni living around the 
        world: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives congratulates Illinois State 
University as it celebrates its sesquicentennial.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.