[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 396 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 396

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                           May 5, 2009.
Whereas the University of California system has become one of the largest and 
        most highly acclaimed institutions of higher learning in the world;
Whereas Founding Chancellor Carol Tomlinson-Keasey, countless individuals, 
        numerous elected officials, and an exceptional team of talented academic 
        and administrative professionals shared a vision and drive to carry 
        forward the University of California's historic mission of excellence in 
        teaching, research, and public service by assembling to build the 
        Nation's first major public research university of the 21st century in 
        Merced, California;
Whereas half of UC Merced's students are the first in their families to attend 
        college;
Whereas UC Merced celebrates having one of the most ethnically diverse research 
        campuses in the Nation;
Whereas UC Merced increases educational access and opportunities for San Joaquin 
        Valley students and will contribute to enhanced job opportunities, new 
        business development, and economic growth throughout Central California;
Whereas 518 students will comprise the first-ever graduating class from UC 
        Merced on May 16, 2009;
Whereas First Lady Michelle Obama will honor UC Merced's first graduating class 
        by delivering the commencement speech; and
Whereas the class of 2009 helped establish a thriving campus and leave UC Merced 
        highly qualified and ready to make deep and lasting marks in their 
        communities as leaders of the 21st century: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives commends the students comprising 
the first graduating class at the University of California, Merced, the class of 
2009, for their pioneering spirit, dedication, efforts, and desire to help 
establish an institution that puts Merced on the road to opportunity and 
promises to inspire the educational dreams of young people in this underserved 
region for generations to come.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.