PRINTER'S NO. 1010
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
SENATE RESOLUTION
No.
150
Session of
2015
INTRODUCED BY BOSCOLA, BROWNE, MENSCH, SCAVELLO, COSTA, HUGHES,
FONTANA, TEPLITZ, SCHWANK, DINNIMAN, SMITH, TARTAGLIONE,
WHITE, GREENLEAF, RAFFERTY, AUMENT AND VULAKOVICH,
JUNE 3, 2015
INTRODUCED AND ADOPTED, JUNE 3, 2015
A RESOLUTION
Congratulating Lehigh University on reaching its 150th
anniversary and extending warmest wishes for a future replete
with ever-increasing success.
WHEREAS, The Senate takes great pride in recognizing those
organizations which, through adherence to the highest standards
of service, contribute in an impactful way toward educating men
and women who can lead in establishing a better and more
productive society; and
WHEREAS, Lehigh University is celebrating its founding in
1865 with a sesquicentennial celebration during the 2015-2016
academic year which will commence on Founder's Day, October 2,
2015, and conclude with commencement on May 23, 2016; and
WHEREAS, Asa Packer founded Lehigh University just as the
City of Bethlehem and the greater Lehigh Valley region were
undergoing a period of enormous change and growth; and
WHEREAS, Judge Packer exhibited the notion that what the
world needed during those times was people educated beyond just
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technical skills; and
WHEREAS, Then, as now, there was a need for individuals
broadly educated in all that constitutes the liberal arts and
sciences who can combine practical skills with informed
judgments and strong moral self-discipline; and
WHEREAS, During the celebration, Lehigh University will shine
a light on the people, places, events, breakthroughs and
traditions that have withstood the test of time and have made
Lehigh University's the institution that it is today, and is
poised for tomorrow; and
WHEREAS, While the sesquicentennial is a perfect time to
reflect on Lehigh University's rich history and celebrate all
the notable achievements, it is also an important time to be
looking forward to the next 150 years and envisioning the impact
of Lehigh University's students and graduates and their
accomplishments on our world; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the Senate congratulate Lehigh University on
reaching its 150th anniversary and extend warmest wishes for a
future replete with ever-increasing success.
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