[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 854 Introduced in House (IH)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 854

  Recognizing Weber State University for the 120th anniversary of its 
            founding as an institution of higher education.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                            October 22, 2009

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Recognizing Weber State University for the 120th anniversary of its 
            founding as an institution of higher education.

Whereas Weber State University (WSU) was founded in 1889 as Weber State Academy;
Whereas WSU celebrates its 120th anniversary this year;
Whereas WSU is a public university that offers associate's, bachelor's, and 
        master's degrees, as well as professional, liberal arts, and technical 
        certificates;
Whereas WSU is located in Ogden, Utah, and has an additional campus in Layton, 
        Utah;
Whereas WSU serves more than 23,000 full-time and part-time students;
Whereas the WSU Wildcats have 14 intercollegiate programs that participate in 
        the National Collegiate Athletic Association Division I athletics;
Whereas Weber State University promotes community involvement and community-
        based learning experiences for its students; and
Whereas Weber State University prides itself in its excellent teaching, 
        commitment to meeting the needs of students, and ongoing service to the 
        community: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) congratulates Weber State University on the 120th 
        anniversary of its founding as an institution of higher 
        education; and
            (2) recognizes the contributions of Weber State University 
        to its students and community.
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