[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 84 (Monday, May 19, 2025)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E448]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




 HONORING 75 YEARS OF EXCELLENCE AT MISSISSIPPI VALLEY STATE UNIVERSITY

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                        HON. BENNIE G. THOMPSON

                             of mississippi

                    in the house of representatives

                          Monday, May 19, 2025

  Mr. THOMPSON of Mississippi. Mr. Speaker, I rise today to honor and 
celebrate the remarkable 75-year legacy of Mississippi Valley State 
University (MVSU), an institution that has profoundly impacted the 
Mississippi Delta and the state of Mississippi as a whole.
  Founded in 1950 as Mississippi Vocational College, MVSU began with a 
mission to train teachers for rural and elementary schools and to 
provide vocational training. Over the decades, it has evolved into a 
comprehensive university offering a diverse range of undergraduate and 
graduate programs, including degrees in environmental health, criminal 
justice, business administration, and education. MVSU's commitment to 
academic excellence and community service has remained steadfast 
throughout its history.
  Under the leadership of its eighth and current president, Dr. Jerryl 
Briggs, Sr., MVSU continues to advance its mission with the mantra: 
``ONE GOAL. ONE TEAM. ONE VALLEY . . . IN MOTION.'' The university has 
expanded its reach through off-campus centers such as the Greenwood 
Center and the Greenville Higher Learning Center, enhancing access to 
education in the Mississippi Delta.
  As we commemorate this significant milestone, let us recognize the 
contributions of MVSU's students, faculty, alumni, and administration. 
Their dedication and hard work have ensured that Mississippi Valley of 
State University remains a beacon of opportunity and a catalyst for 
positive change in our community.
  Mr. Speaker, I ask my colleagues to join me in honoring Mississippi 
Valley State University on its 75th anniversary and look forward to the 
continued success and impact of this esteemed institution.

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