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 Arkansas.
“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 Arkansas State Normal School. It is the fastest-growing and second-largest higher education institution in Arkansas, 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 Arkansas.
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
RESOLUTION
Recognizing the 100th anniversary of the University of Central Arkansas.
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas 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 Arkansas now has more than 100 undergraduate courses of study, 33 masters degree programs, and 3 doctoral programs;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas serves over 12,300 students, and recognized 1,008 graduates in the spring of 2007;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas serves students from all 75 counties in Arkansas, more than 35 States, and 55 foreign countries;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas has produced many successful alumni, including government officials, business and community leaders, and professional athletes;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas has graduated over 52,000 students in its history;
Whereas many buildings at the University of Central Arkansas 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 Arkansas educational television station, now the Arkansas Educational Television Network, was established on the campus of the University of Central Arkansas in 1966;
Whereas the University of Central Arkansas established one of the first honors colleges in the United States;
Whereas State Senator Otis Wingo sponsored legislation to establish the Arkansas State Normal School, which was signed into law on May 14, 1907;
Whereas the Arkansas 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 Arkansas State Normal School was granted university status and renamed the University of Central Arkansas: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes the 100th anniversary of the University of Central Arkansas.
