2025 Regular Session ENROLLED
SENATE RESOLUTION NO. 33
BY SENATOR SELDERS
A RESOLUTION
To commend Southern University for its 145 years of excellence in education, research, and
public service, and to recognize April 22, 2025, as Southern University Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol.
WHEREAS, the Southern University System, established in 1880, is proudly
celebrating the 145th anniversary of its founding, marking over a century of commitment
to academic achievement, leadership, and service to the citizens of Louisiana and the nation;
and
WHEREAS, the Southern University System is the nation's only historically black
university system, comprising five campuses that serve as pillars of higher learning and
community engagement: Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, Southern
University at New Orleans, Southern University at Shreveport, the Southern University
Agricultural Research and Extension Center, and the Southern University Law Center; and
WHEREAS, Southern University and A&M College in Baton Rouge, the flagship
of the system, is a leading producer of African American graduates in science, technology,
engineering, and mathematics (STEM), and boasts the top-ranked nursing program in the
nation according to Nurses.org; and
WHEREAS, Southern University at New Orleans (SUNO) plays a critical role in
expanding access to higher education in the Greater New Orleans area, with strong programs
in social work, criminal justice, business, and now nursing and cybersecurity; it has been
instrumental in the city's recovery and resilience following Hurricane Katrina; and
WHEREAS, Southern University at Shreveport (SUSLA) continues to serve as a
vital access point to higher education in north Louisiana, offering robust programs in allied
health, technology, and workforce development that meet the region's economic and
employment needs; and
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WHEREAS, the Southern University Agricultural Research and Extension Center
(SUAREC) is a nationally recognized land-grant institution that provides groundbreaking
research, extension services, and community-based programs aimed at improving the quality
of life for Louisiana citizens, particularly in rural and underserved areas; and
WHEREAS, the Southern University Law Center (SULC), known for its inclusive
and accessible legal education, has produced generations of attorneys, judges, and public
servants who advocate for justice, civil rights, and equity throughout Louisiana and the
nation; and
WHEREAS, Southern University Day at the capitol provides an opportunity for
legislators, community members, students, and alumni to come together in celebration of the
system's enduring legacy and ongoing contributions to education, leadership, and community
advancement.
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the Senate of the Legislature of Louisiana
does hereby commend the Southern University System on the occasion of its 145th
anniversary and does recognize Tuesday, April 22, 2025, as Southern University Day at the
Louisiana State Capitol.
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that a copy of this Resolution be transmitted to the
President-Chancellor of the Southern University System.
PRESIDENT OF THE SENATE
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