[Congressional Record Volume 159, Number 23 (Wednesday, February 13, 2013)]
[Senate]
[Page S717]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 SENATE RESOLUTION 33--COMMEMORATING THE 150TH ANNIVERSARY OF EMPORIA 
                            STATE UNIVERSITY

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

                               S. Res. 33

       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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