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MS HC37

Concurrent Resolution

Status

Passed

2/27/2025

Primary Sponsor

Robert Sanders

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Origin

House of Representatives

2025 Regular Session

AI Summary

  • Recognizes and honors Mississippi Valley State University on its 75th anniversary, originally established as Mississippi Vocational College by the Mississippi Legislature in 1946
  • Notes the university's groundbreaking ceremony on February 19, 1950, and opening with 205 in-service teachers that summer and 14 regular students in the 1950-51 academic year under first president Dr. James Herbert White
  • Acknowledges the institution's transformative growth including name changes to Mississippi Valley State College in 1964 and Mississippi Valley State University in 1974, and expansion of academic programs including master's degrees and offerings in environmental health, criminal justice, business administration, and education
  • Commends the university's current leadership under eighth president Dr. Jerryl Briggs, Sr., accreditation by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, and expansion through off-campus centers in Greenwood and Greenville
  • Directs copies of the resolution be furnished to Mississippi Valley State University and the Capitol Press Corps

Legislative Description

Mississippi Valley State University; commend on commemoration of its 75th anniversary.

Last Action

Enrolled Bill Signed

2/27/2025

Committee Referrals

Rules2/13/2025
Rules1/29/2025

Full Bill Text

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