III
113th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 33
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
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
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.