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U.S. Rep. Vic Snyder today introduced a resolution in the U.S. House of Representatives to recognize the 100th anniversary of the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø.

“UCA’s Centennial is a special occasion for the entire UCA community,” said UCA President Lu Hardin. “We are grateful to Congressman Vic Snyder for sponsoring the congratulatory resolution that will permanently become a part of the Congressional Record.”

Filed as House Resolution 436, it was co-sponsored by the other three members of the state’s U.S. House delegation: U.S. Reps. Marion Berry, John Boozman and Mike Ross.

UCA this year is celebrating its centennial anniversary, having been founded in 1907 as º£½ÇÉçÇø State Normal School. It is the fastest-growing and second-largest higher education institution in º£½ÇÉçÇø, with over 12,000 students enrolled. More information about UCA’s Centennial activities is available at www.uca.edu/100.

The full text of the resolution is as follows:110TH CONGRESS, 1ST SESSION
H. RES. 436
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø.

IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø.

Whereas the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø strives to maintain the highest academic standards and ensure that its programs remain current and responsive to the diverse needs of those it serves;

Whereas the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø now has more than 100 undergraduate courses of study, 33 masters degree programs, and 3 doctoral programs;

Whereas the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø serves over 12,300 students, and recognized 1,008 graduates in the spring of 2007;

Whereas the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø serves students from all 75 counties in º£½ÇÉçÇø, more than 35 States, and 55 foreign countries;

Whereas the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø has produced many successful alumni, including government officials, business and community leaders, and professional athletes;

Whereas the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø has graduated over 52,000 students in its history;

Whereas many buildings at the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø were constructed during the Great Depression, thus allowing the institution to play a pivotal role during World War II as it served as a temporary military base;

Whereas the first º£½ÇÉçÇø educational television station, now the º£½ÇÉçÇø Educational Television Network, was established on the campus of the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø in 1966;

Whereas the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø established one of the first honors colleges in the United States;

Whereas State Senator Otis Wingo sponsored legislation to establish the º£½ÇÉçÇø State Normal School, which was signed into law on May 14, 1907;

Whereas the º£½ÇÉçÇø State Normal School started as a teacher-training school with 105 students, and the first commencement ceremony recognized 10 graduates in 1909; and

Whereas, in 1975, the º£½ÇÉçÇø State Normal School was granted university status and renamed the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th anniversary of the University of Central º£½ÇÉçÇø.