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HCR053....................................................by WAYS AND MEANS
HIGHER EDUCATION - Stating findings of the Legislature and acknowledging
the record of accomplishment and the promise for the future of the
institutions of higher education in the state of Idaho.
02/26 House intro - 1st rdg - to printing
02/27 Rpt prt - to 2nd rdg
Rls susp - ADOPTED - voice vote
Floor Sponsor - Black
Title apvd - to Senate
02/27 Senate intro - 1st rdg
Rls susp - ADOPTED - voice vote
Floor Sponsors - Sorensen & Werk
Title apvd - to House
03/01 To enrol
03/02 Rpt enrol - Sp signed
03/03 Pres signed
03/04 To Secretary of State
]]]] LEGISLATURE OF THE STATE OF IDAHO ]]]]
Fifty-seventh Legislature Second Regular Session - 2004
IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
HOUSE CONCURRENT RESOLUTION NO. 53
BY WAYS AND MEANS COMMITTEE
1 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION
2 STATING FINDINGS OF THE LEGISLATURE AND ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECORD OF ACCOM-
3 PLISHMENT AND THE PROMISE FOR THE FUTURE OF THE INSTITUTIONS OF HIGHER
4 EDUCATION IN THE STATE OF IDAHO.
5 Be It Resolved by the Legislature of the State of Idaho:
6 WHEREAS, the people of the state of Idaho are justifiably proud of our
7 rich tradition of quality institutions of higher education; and
8 WHEREAS, the University of Idaho was created in 1889 by the 15th Territo-
9 rial Legislature and is a publicly supported comprehensive land-grant institu-
10 tion; and
11 WHEREAS, the University maintains a record of excellence in research and
12 instructional programs; and
13 WHEREAS, Idaho State University, founded in 1901 as the Academy of Idaho,
14 advanced to status as a university in 1963, and is a leader in Idaho in health
15 professions as well as an inclusive university curriculum; and
16 WHEREAS, Boise State University was founded in 1932, attained its current
17 university status in 1974, and is now central to all-encompassing educational
18 and cultural opportunities in the state's capitol city; and
19 WHEREAS, the College of Southern Idaho, Eastern Idaho Technical College,
20 Lewis-Clark State College and North Idaho College further enhance delivery of
21 higher educational opportunities in Idaho; and
22 WHEREAS, recent exemplary contributions of Acting-President Gary Michael
23 and the selection of Timothy White portend a luminous and exciting future for
24 the University of Idaho; and
25 WHEREAS, Boise State University President Robert Kustra, also newly
26 arrived in Idaho, and Idaho State University President Richard Bowen, who con-
27 tinues his dedicated service, and the leaders of each of the institutions in
28 Idaho contribute to the health of the system of higher education with ideas
29 and innovations which continue to invigorate the system and improve the pro-
30 grams available to students in Idaho; and
31 WHEREAS, it is appropriate to recognize and commend these institutions and
32 their leaders at this time as there are changes and innovations which will
33 continue to advance the itinerary of higher education in Idaho, where contin-
34 ued cooperation will compliment individual efforts, and where achievements
35 will redound to the benefit of all Idahoans.
36 NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Second Regular Ses-
37 sion of the Fifty-seventh Idaho Legislature, the House of Representatives and
38 the Senate concurring therein, that we extend our acknowledgement of the
39 record of accomplishment and the promise for the future of the institutions of
40 higher education in the state of Idaho. We pledge our continued interest and
41 support of these programs and welcome the opportunity which is ours to
42 invigorate the system with an infusion of new ideas.
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE
RS 14182
This concurrent resolution recognizes the rich tradition of
quality institutions of higher education in Idaho. It further
welcomes our new university presidents, Robert Kustra of Boise
State University, and Timothy White of the University of Idaho.
It further extends appreciation and thanks to University of
Idaho's Acting President, Gary Michael, for his exemplary
contribution to the University of Idaho.
FISCAL IMPACT
None.
Contact
Name: Rep. Debbie Field
Rep. Max Black
Phone: (208) 332-1000
STATEMENT OF PURPOSE/FISCAL NOTE HCR 053