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1 HOUSE RESOLUTION
2 WHEREAS, The members of the Illinois House of
3 Representatives are pleased to honor milestones in the
4 history of institutions in the State of Illinois; and
5 WHEREAS, Eureka College, around which the city of Eureka
6 has grown, is located in central Illinois; it is a liberal
7 arts and science institution that exists to cultivate
8 excellence in learning, service, and leadership; and
9 WHEREAS, Eureka College fosters the mutual development of
10 intellect and character so that it's graduates may lead
11 meaningful, productive lives and succeed in their
12 professional and social roles; and
13 WHEREAS, Eureka College was chartered by the Illinois
14 General Assembly in 1855; it was the first college in the
15 State and the third in the nation to admit men and women on
16 an equal basis; Eureka College is affiliated with the
17 Christian Church (Disciples of Christ), and emphasizes a
18 Christian oriented liberal education; and
19 WHEREAS, Eureka College has had a major impact on the
20 country, with alumni who have had successful careers in
21 education, business, management, the arts, and community
22 service; Ronald Reagan the 40th President of the United
23 States of America, is perhaps Eureka College's most famous
24 graduate; therefore, be it
25 RESOLVED, BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES OF THE
26 NINETY-FIRST GENERAL ASSEMBLY OF THE STATE OF ILLINOIS, that
27 we recognize and congratulate Eureka College on 145 years of
28 providing excellence in higher education; and be it further
29 RESOLVED, That a suitable copy of this resolution be
30 presented to the President of Eureka College and the Board of
31 Trustees.