ENROLLED
2015 Regular Session
HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 38
BY REPRESENTATIVE HONORE
A RESOLUTION
To recognize Wednesday, April 22, 2015, as Southern University Day at the state capitol.
WHEREAS, Southern University is celebrating its one hundred thirty-fifth year of
excellence in higher education; and
WHEREAS, in 1880, the university began in New Orleans with twelve students, five
faculty members, and a ten thousand dollar budget; in 1914, the university was relocated to
Baton Rouge; and
WHEREAS, the Southern University System has risen to include some of the
country's premier historically black institutions, offering numerous degree programs ranging
from certificates to doctorates; and
WHEREAS, the Southern University System has a statewide presence with campuses
in Baton Rouge, consisting of the main campus, the Law Center, and the Agricultural
Research and Extension Center; New Orleans; and Shreveport; and
WHEREAS, the Southern University System holds the distinction of being the
nation's only historically black 1890 land grant university system; and
WHEREAS, the system boasts more than one hundred thousand graduates, and
Southern University's alumni have made significant contributions to their chosen professions
throughout the state, nation, and world; and
WHEREAS, Southern University merits a special measure of recognition upon the
celebration of its exemplary education tradition that now spans one hundred thirty-five years.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the House of Representatives of the
Legislature of Louisiana does hereby recognize Wednesday, April 22, 2015, as Southern
University Day at the state capitol; does hereby recognize and record for posterity the pride
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and honor that Southern University brings to the state of Louisiana; does hereby express
sincere appreciation for its singular legacy of excellence; and does hereby extend to the
entire Southern University family best wishes on this memorable day.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a suitable copy of this Resolution be transmitted
to the president of the Southern University System.
SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
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