110 HRES 903 IH: Honoring the national contributions of the U.S. House of Representatives 2007-12-19 text/xml EN Pursuant to Title 17 Section 105 of the United States Code, this file is not subject to copyright protection and is in the public domain.

IV 110th CONGRESS 1st Session H. RES. 903 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES December 19, 2007 Mr. Hulshof submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Honoring the national contributions of the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri, on its 100th Anniversary.

Whereas the Missouri School of Journalism (the School) opened its doors on September 14, 1908, becoming the world’s first school of journalism; Whereas beginning with the publication of the University Missourian that day, the School has exemplified its Missouri Method of hands-on training at the multiple professional media outlets affiliated with the school; Whereas the School’s pioneering endeavors continued in 1921 and 1934 with the awarding of the first master’s and doctoral degrees, respectively, in journalism; Whereas the School’s more than 20,000 alumni have become leaders in professions throughout journalism and mass communication and in academe; Whereas since its inception, the School has welcomed students from more than 79 countries around the globe; Whereas the free press plays an integral role in our society, as a champion of freedom and watchdog of liberty; and Whereas the achievements of the School are a mark of pride for its students, faculty, the State of Missouri, and the Nation: Now, therefore, be it

That the United States House of Representatives— (1)honors the Missouri School of Journalism in Columbia, Missouri, on the celebration of its 100th Anniversary; and (2)recognizes the important contributions of the Missouri School of Journalism to the Nation.