[Congressional Record Volume 161, Number 55 (Thursday, April 16, 2015)]
[Senate]
[Pages S2253-S2254]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




   SENATE RESOLUTION 137--CONGRATULATING THE ADMINISTRATION, STAFF, 
  STUDENTS, AND ALUMNI OF ROOSEVELT UNIVERSITY ON THE OCCASION OF THE 
                   70TH ANNIVERSARY OF THE UNIVERSITY

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

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                              S. Res. 137

       Whereas on April 17, 2015, Roosevelt University, located in 
     Chicago, Illinois, will celebrate the 70th anniversary of the 
     founding of the University on April 17, 1945;
       Whereas Roosevelt University has graduated more than 95,000 
     students who have become leaders in their professions and 
     careers, including the first African-American mayor of 
     Chicago, Harold Washington;
       Whereas Roosevelt University was founded at a time when 
     most institutions of higher education in the United States 
     did not enroll large numbers of minority or immigrant 
     students;
       Whereas Roosevelt University became 1 of the first colleges 
     in the United States to admit all qualified students, 
     regardless of race, religion, or national origin;
       Whereas throughout its history, Roosevelt University has 
     always remained true to the values of inclusiveness, 
     opportunity, and social justice; and
       Whereas today, Roosevelt remains 1 of the most diverse 
     universities in the Midwest: Now, therefore, be it
       Resolved, That the Senate--
       (1) congratulates the administration, staff, students, and 
     alumni of Roosevelt University on the occasion of the 70th 
     anniversary of the University; and
       (2) wishes the entire Roosevelt community many years of 
     continued success in the future.

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