Whereas Radford University was chartered on March 10, 1910, by the Commonwealth of Virginia as the State Normal and Industrial School for Women at Radford;
Whereas Radford University was chartered to prepare teachers to educate the people of the United States;
Whereas Radford University has grown substantially in scope and quality since the day on which the university was chartered;
Whereas Radford University was renamed the Radford State Teachers College in 1924 and the Women’s Division of Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1944, respectively;
Whereas Radford University was renamed Radford College in 1964 when the relationship between the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Radford University ended;
Whereas Radford College was renamed Radford University in 1979;
Whereas, since the founding of the university, Radford University has provided thousands of students with the benefits of a Radford education;
Whereas Radford University graduates have made meaningful and lasting contributions to society through service, including service in—
(1)education;
(2)the sciences;
(3)business;
(4)health and human services;
(5)government;
(6)the arts and humanities; and
(7)other endeavors;
Whereas Radford University is a productive and vital academic community with thousands of students;
Whereas the students of Radford University approach university life with an enthusiasm for learning and personal development;
Whereas the brilliant faculty of Radford University is committed to the highest ideals of academic scholarship and the advancement of society;
Whereas the devoted administrators and staff members of Radford University strive to foster an environment that supports the noble work of the university;
Whereas the centennial of Radford University is an appropriate time for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and friends—
(1)to unite in recognition of the past achievements of Radford University with pride; and
(2)to consider ways to create an even more successful university during the century ahead;
Whereas Radford University celebrates the culture of service of the university through a program entitled Centennial Service Challenge
that invites every member of the campus and extended university community to engage in, and document community service in honor of, the centennial; and
Whereas Radford University will observe a Centennial Charter Day Celebration on March 24, 2010, and host numerous other academic programs and arts and cultural events throughout 2010 to commemorate the event: Now, therefore, be it
That the House of Representatives commends Radford University on the 100th anniversary of the university.
Lorraine C. Miller,Clerk.