Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Midwestern State University to honor the university's rich history and celebrate its vibrant presence.

Bill: 117-hres-1407
Sponsor: full_name: Rep. Jackson, Ronny [R-TX-13]
Introduced: 2022-09-29
Policy area: Education
Latest action: action_date: 2022-09-29
text: Referred to the House Committee on Education and Labor.

Summaries:
action_date: 2022-09-29
action_desc: Introduced in House
text: <p> This resolution recognizes and extends congratulations to the education professionals, students, and alumni of Midwestern State University for 100 years of excellence in higher education.</p>

tv_txt: IV 117th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1407 IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES September 29, 2022 Mr. Jackson submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor RESOLUTION Commemorating the 100th anniversary of Midwestern State University to honor the university’s rich history and celebrate its vibrant presence.

Whereas Midwestern State University is an exceptional public university with a diverse community of over 5,700 students, 240 faculty, and 390 staff, representing 44 States across America and 54 different countries, sited on a 255-acre campus in Wichita Falls, Texas; Whereas Midwestern State University is the only university in Texas to become a member of the Council of Public Liberal Arts Colleges; Whereas, in 1922, Dr. Randolph Lee Clark, Sr., established Wichita Falls Junior College, housed in Wichita Falls High School, as the second municipal junior college in Texas; Whereas, in 1937, the college acquired a new 40-acre campus of its own and was renamed Hardin Junior College in honor of Mr. and Mrs. John G. Hardin; Whereas, in 1946, the senior college division was added and changed its name to Midwestern University in 1950; Whereas, in 1948, the university became a member of the Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools; Whereas, in 1959, the university added a graduate school, which received full approval from the Texas State Board of Education in August of that year; Whereas, in 1961, by the action of the 56th Legislature of the State of Texas, Midwestern State University became a part of the Texas Colleges and Universities System, and the junior college division dissolved; Whereas, in 1975, the Texas Legislature changed the name of the university to Midwestern State University; Whereas, in 2021, Midwestern State University became the fifth member institution of the Texas Tech University System, a testament to the growth and exceptional reputation of the university throughout the State; and Whereas although initially established as a junior college, Midwestern State University has become a leading public liberal arts university in Texas, providing a great education in the liberal arts and the professions: Now, therefore, be it

That the House of Representatives recognizes and extends congratulations to the education professionals, students, and alumni of Midwestern State University for 100 years of excellence in higher education.