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A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of Alcorn State University, the oldest public historically Black land-grant university in the United States.
12/30/2022, 9:30 PM
Summary of Bill SRES 216
Bill 117 SRES 216 is a resolution that acknowledges the 150th anniversary of Alcorn State University, which is the oldest public historically Black land-grant university in the United States. The resolution highlights the university's significant contributions to higher education and its role in promoting diversity and inclusion in the academic community.
Alcorn State University was founded in 1871 in Mississippi and has a long history of providing quality education to African American students. The university has played a crucial role in advancing the educational opportunities for Black students and has produced many successful alumni who have made significant contributions to society.
The resolution recognizes the importance of Alcorn State University in promoting diversity and equality in higher education and celebrates its achievements over the past 150 years. It also acknowledges the university's commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Overall, Bill 117 SRES 216 is a tribute to the legacy of Alcorn State University and its ongoing efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and academic excellence in the United States.
Alcorn State University was founded in 1871 in Mississippi and has a long history of providing quality education to African American students. The university has played a crucial role in advancing the educational opportunities for Black students and has produced many successful alumni who have made significant contributions to society.
The resolution recognizes the importance of Alcorn State University in promoting diversity and equality in higher education and celebrates its achievements over the past 150 years. It also acknowledges the university's commitment to providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment for all students. Overall, Bill 117 SRES 216 is a tribute to the legacy of Alcorn State University and its ongoing efforts to promote diversity, inclusion, and academic excellence in the United States.
Congressional Summary of SRES 216
This resolution recognizes the 150th anniversary of Alcorn State University, which is the oldest public historically Black land-grant institution in the United States.
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Current Status of Bill SRES 216
Bill SRES 216 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since May 13, 2021. Bill SRES 216 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the Senate on May 13, 2021. Bill SRES 216's most recent activity was Referred to the Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry. (text: CR S2529) as of May 13, 2021
Bipartisan Support of Bill SRES 216
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
0Republican Cosponsors
2Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SRES 216
Primary Policy Focus
EducationPotential Impact Areas
- Commemorative events and holidays
- Higher education
- Minority education
- Mississippi
Alternate Title(s) of Bill SRES 216
A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of Alcorn State University, the oldest public historically Black land-grant university in the United States.
A resolution recognizing the 150th anniversary of Alcorn State University, the oldest public historically Black land-grant university in the United States.
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