[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1072 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1072

  Recognizing Louisiana State University for 150 years of service and 
                    excellence in higher education.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            February 4, 2010

 Mr. Cassidy submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
                  the Committee on Education and Labor

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing Louisiana State University for 150 years of service and 
                    excellence in higher education.

Whereas classes began at Louisiana State University, formerly named Seminary of 
        Learning of the State of Louisiana, on January 2, 1860;
Whereas Louisiana State University is the flagship institution of the State of 
        Louisiana, and is a land-grant, sea-grant, and space-grant institution;
Whereas Louisiana State University developed seven institutions of higher 
        learning in the State of Louisiana so that educational opportunities 
        would be available to the far reaches of the state;
Whereas Louisiana State University has instituted the ``Pelican Promise'' 
        program providing financial assistance to the neediest of students so 
        that they may receive the benefits of higher education;
Whereas Louisiana State University is designated a Research University by the 
        Carnegie Foundation for the Advancement of Teaching and performs 
        research for the benefit of the United States and the State of 
        Louisiana;
Whereas Louisiana State University has more than 500 endowed chairs and 
        professorships held by distinguished faculty in the comprehensive 
        disciplines that support the economy, culture, policy, and scientific 
        prosperity of the State;
Whereas Louisiana State University offers degrees in 72 baccalaureate programs, 
        78 master's programs, and 53 doctoral programs and has awarded more than 
        100,000 degrees since the institution's inception;
Whereas Louisiana State University administers 11 intercollegiate women's sports 
        teams and 9 men's sports teams, and the ``Tigers'' have won 43 national 
        championships, including 25 championships won by the women's track and 
        field team;
Whereas Louisiana State University has answered the call to service whether it 
        be officers for military service or operating the Nation's largest field 
        hospital in the aftermath of Hurricane Katrina; and
Whereas Louisiana State University has provided a quality education, basic and 
        applicable research, service to its State and Nation, and brought 
        distinction upon the State of Louisiana: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes Louisiana State University for over 150 
        years of service and excellence in higher education, and
            (2) congratulates Louisiana State University on the 
        occasion of its 150th anniversary.
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