[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 837 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 837

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                      October 21, 2009.
Whereas Kentucky Wesleyan College was founded in 1858;
Whereas the first commencement held at Kentucky Wesleyan College was in 1868;
Whereas Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, liberal arts Methodist college 
        located in Owensboro, Kentucky;
Whereas 956 students from 27 States and 6 foreign countries were enrolled at 
        Kentucky Wesleyan College in the fall of 2008;
Whereas Kentucky Wesleyan College's mission statement is to foster a liberal 
        arts education that nourishes, stimulates, and prepares future leaders 
        intellectually, spiritually, and physically to achieve success in life;
Whereas Kentucky Wesleyan College has a number of notable alumni, including a 
        United States Supreme Court justice, a Major League Baseball pitcher, 
        and the founder of another Kentucky institution of higher education;
Whereas the Kentucky Wesleyan Panthers compete in National Collegiate Athletic 
        Association Division II athletics; and
Whereas from overseas mission trips to numerous local projects, Kentucky 
        Wesleyan students meet the needs of others and positively impact the 
        world around them: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes Kentucky Wesleyan College for over 150 years of 
        service as an institution of higher education; and
            (2) thanks Kentucky Wesleyan College for the valuable education it 
        has provided to students.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.