[Congressional Bills 113th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 34 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

113th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 34

    Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kansas State University.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           February 13, 2013

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

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Commemorating the 150th anniversary of Kansas State University.

Whereas Kansas State University was established by the Territory of Kansas on 
        February 9, 1858, as the Bluemont Central College Association, in 
        response to the desire to provide higher education opportunities to farm 
        families and working class individuals in Kansas;
Whereas on February 3, 1863, Kansas became one of the first States to accept the 
        terms and conditions of the Act of July 2, 1862 (commonly known as the 
        ``First Morrill Act'') (7 U.S.C. 301 et seq.), which created the land-
        grant system of colleges and universities;
Whereas Kansas State Agricultural College, which is known today as Kansas State 
        University, received a land-grant charter on February 16, 1863, making 
        it the first operational land-grant institution in the United States;
Whereas since the inception of Kansas State University, the university has 
        expanded the main campus in Manhattan to include campuses in Olathe and 
        Salina;
Whereas students attending Kansas State University hale from all 50 States and 
        90 countries;
Whereas more than 200,000 alumni are proud to call Kansas State University their 
        alma mater;
Whereas the commitment of Kansas State University to education is unparalleled; 
        and
Whereas the history and stature of Kansas State University are secured by the 
        exceptional caliber of the educational professionals and students: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate recognizes and congratulates Kansas State 
University for 150 years of fulfilling the mission of a land-grant 
university.
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