[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 33 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 33

    Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Emporia State University.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 13, 2013

    Mr. Moran (for himself and Mr. Roberts) submitted the following 
             resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Emporia State University.

Whereas, in 1863, the State of Kansas founded the Kansas State Normal School to 
        provide opportunities for higher education in the fields of teaching, 
        mechanic arts, agriculture, and various other arts and sciences;
Whereas the Kansas State Normal School became the Kansas State Teachers College 
        in 1923, Emporia Kansas State College in 1974, and Emporia State 
        University in 1977;
Whereas Emporia State University has prepared thousands of teachers in the 
        United States through its nationally acclaimed teacher education 
        programs;
Whereas Emporia State University is the host of the National Teachers Hall of 
        Fame, which recognizes and honors exceptional career educators from 
        throughout the United States;
Whereas Emporia State University offers outstanding and highly accredited 
        programs, including programs in education, business, and library and 
        information management;
Whereas Emporia State University is the alma mater of more than 75,000 proud 
        alumni; and
Whereas the quality of Emporia State University as an institution of higher 
        learning is a reflection of the extraordinary caliber of its educational 
        professionals and students: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate recognizes and extends its 
congratulations to the educational professionals, students, and alumni 
of Emporia State University for 150 years of excellence in higher 
education.
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