THE GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF PENNSYLVANIA

HOUSE RESOLUTION

INTRODUCED BY KIRKLAND, WATERS, BAKER, BRENNAN, V. BROWN, CALTAGIRONE, D. COSTA, DiGIROLAMO, FLECK, FREEMAN, GEORGE, GODSHALL, GOODMAN, KILLION, KORTZ, LONGIETTI, MAHONEY, MAJOR, MANN, MILLARD, O'NEILL, PARKER, PAYTON, READSHAW, ROEBUCK, SCAVELLO, STURLA, YOUNGBLOOD, BISHOP, BROWNLEE, DAVIDSON, MYERS, PRESTON, WILLIAMS AND HESS, JULY 2, 2012

INTRODUCED AS NONCONTROVERSIAL RESOLUTION UNDER RULE 35, JULY 2, 2012  

A RESOLUTION

Celebrating the 175th anniversary of the founding of Cheyney

University.

WHEREAS, Cheyney University holds the distinction of being

the oldest institution in the nation to educate African

Americans; and

WHEREAS, Cheyney University was founded in 1837 by Richard

Humphrey as the Institute of Colored Youth; and

WHEREAS, Cheyney University has created a well-rounded

experience for its students by promoting academic excellence,

providing global exposure through study abroad programs and

enhancing professional development through internships offered;

and

WHEREAS, Over the last 175 years, Cheyney University has

excelled in providing students of diverse backgrounds with

access to higher education; and

WHEREAS, The current mission of Cheyney University is "to

prepare confident, competent, reflective, visionary leaders and

responsible citizens"; and

WHEREAS, The mission of the university continues to be

fulfilled as more than 10,000 alumni have pursued careers as

educators, journalists, medical professionals, business leaders,

scientists, lawyers and public servants; and

WHEREAS, University alumni understand the importance of

education, community service and diversity, which are pieces of

many values imparted during their matriculation at Cheyney

University; and

WHEREAS, Cheyney University alumni have made long-lasting

contributions to their local communities, our nation and the

world; and

WHEREAS, Cheyney University continues to provide benefits for

students seeking personal enrichment; therefore be it

RESOLVED, That the House of Representatives celebrate and

recognize the 175th anniversary of the founding of Cheyney

University.