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PRINTER'S NO. 546
THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA
HOUSE RESOLUTION
No.
95
Session of
2019
INTRODUCED BY KAUFFMAN, MILLARD, BURNS, SONNEY, HENNESSEY,
KORTZ, READSHAW, SCHLEGEL CULVER, RYAN, HILL-EVANS,
DiGIROLAMO, LONGIETTI, ROTHMAN, OBERLANDER, CALTAGIRONE,
MEHAFFIE, MURT, SAYLOR, NEILSON AND MARKOSEK,
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35,
FEBRUARY 20, 2019
A RESOLUTION
Honoring Wilson College as it celebrates the 150th anniversary
of its founding.
WHEREAS, In 2019, Wilson College celebrates the
sesquicentennial anniversary of its founding; and
WHEREAS, In 1869, the General Assembly granted a charter to
Wilson College as one of the first four-year colleges for women
in the nation; and
WHEREAS, Wilson College's founding purpose was to provide a
superior education for young women in the liberal arts and
sciences; and
WHEREAS, In 1982, Wilson College created a continuing
education program for adult students; and
WHEREAS, In 1994, Wilson College established the Fulton
Center for Sustainability Studies; and
WHEREAS, In 1996, Wilson College pioneered a residential
program for single mothers with children; and
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WHEREAS, Today, Wilson College continues to anticipate and
meet the needs of the community by leading the way on
affordability in higher education and adding programs such as
nursing and graduate programs in education, healthcare, business
and the arts and humanities; and
WHEREAS, Wilson College continues its legacy as a forward-
thinking institution by responding to the needs of today's
students as a fully coeducational institution; therefore be it
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives honor Wilson
College as it celebrates the 150th anniversary of its founding;
and be it further
RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives join the
students, alumni, administration, faculty, staff and local
community of Wilson College in celebrating the 150th anniversary
of its founding.
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