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111TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 456 

Congratulating Radford University on the 100th anniversary of the university. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

MARCH 16, 2010 

Mr. WEBB (for himself and Mr. WARNER) submitted the following resolution; 

which was considered and agreed to 

RESOLUTION 

Congratulating Radford University on the 100th anniversary 

of the university. 

Whereas Radford University was chartered on March 10, 

1910, by the Commonwealth of Virginia as the State 

Normal and Industrial School for Women at Radford; 

Whereas Radford University was chartered to prepare teachers to educate the people of the United States; 

Whereas Radford University has grown substantially in scope 

and quality since the day on which the university was 

chartered; 

Whereas Radford University was renamed the Radford State 

Teachers College in 1924 and the Women’s Division of 

Virginia Polytechnic Institute in 1944, respectively; 


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Whereas Radford University was renamed Radford College in 

1964 when the relationship between the Virginia Polytechnic Institute and Radford University ended; 

Whereas Radford College was renamed Radford University in 

1979; 

Whereas, since the founding of the university, Radford University has provided thousands of students with the benefits of a Radford education; 

Whereas Radford University graduates have made meaningful 

and lasting contributions to society through service, including service in— 

(1) education; 

(2) the sciences; 

(3) business; 

(4) health and human services; 

(5) government; 

(6) the arts and humanities; and 

(7) other endeavors; 

Whereas Radford University is a productive and vital academic community with thousands of students; 

Whereas the students of Radford University approach university life with an enthusiasm for learning and personal development; 

Whereas the brilliant faculty of Radford University is committed to the highest ideals of academic scholarship and 

the advancement of society; 

Whereas the devoted administrators and staff members of 

Radford University strive to foster an environment that 

supports the noble work of the university; 


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Whereas the centennial of Radford University is an appropriate time for faculty, staff, students, alumni, and 

friends— 

(1) to unite in recognition of the past achievements 

Radford University with pride; and 

(2) to consider ways to create an even more successful university during the century ahead; 

Whereas Radford University celebrates the culture of service 

of the university through a program entitled ‘‘Centennial 

Service Challenge’’ that invites every member of the campus and extended university community to engage in, and 

document community service in honor of, the centennial; 

and 

Whereas Radford University will observe a Centennial Charter Day Celebration on March 24, 2010, and host numerous other academic programs and arts and cultural 

events throughout 2010 to commemorate the event: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate commends Radford Uni2 versity on the 100th anniversary of the university. 

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