III 111th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 471 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES March 26 (legislative day, March 25), 2010 Mr. Cochran (for himself and Mr. Wicker) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Recognizing The University of Southern Mississippi for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education.

Whereas classes began at The University of Southern Mississippi (referred to in this preamble as the University), originally named Mississippi Normal College, on March 30, 1910; Whereas throughout a century of growth, expansion, and changes of name, first to State Teachers College, in 1924, then Mississippi Southern College, in 1940, and ultimately The University of Southern Mississippi, in 1962, the institution has been dedicated to engaging and empowering the citizens of Mississippi to transform lives and communities; Whereas the University is the only dual-campus university in Mississippi, and the innovative faculty of the University continues to cultivate intellectual development and creativity through the generation, dissemination, application, and preservation of knowledge by annually educating more than 16,000 students from over 100 countries; Whereas the University is the home of numerous innovative and internationally recognized programs that contribute to the successful research enterprise of the University, which generates more than $90,000,000 annually; Whereas the University has more than 125,000 graduates, whose talents and skills have reflected favorably on the State of Mississippi and who have served as trailblazers in the areas of politics, entertainment, law, business, professional athletics, and volunteerism, improving the lives of all they have touched; Whereas the University is looking ahead as it enters its second century as a premier research university of the Gulf South, with programs in academics, athletics, community service, and the arts that are competitive in the State and region, and throughout the Nation and around the world; and Whereas the significance of this centennial in the development of the University, and the State of Mississippi, cannot be overemphasized: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate— (1)recognizes The University of Southern Mississippi for 100 years of service and excellence in higher education; and (2)proudly shares this commemorative occasion with the administration, faculty, students, and alumni of The University of Southern Mississippi.