[Congressional Bills 111th Congress] [From the U.S. Government Publishing Office] [H. Res. 1043 Introduced in House (IH)] 111th CONGRESS 2d Session H. RES. 1043 Recognizing Brescia University for 60 years of leadership in higher education. _______________________________________________________________________ IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES January 27, 2010 Mr. Guthrie submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and Labor _______________________________________________________________________ RESOLUTION Recognizing Brescia University for 60 years of leadership in higher education. Whereas Brescia University was founded in 1950; Whereas Brescia University is a Catholic University located in Owensboro, Kentucky; Whereas Brescia offers 6 different degrees in over 60 different programs; Whereas students at Brescia University receive a personalized education with a 12 to 1 student to teacher ratio; Whereas the Brescia Bearcats have 13 athletic teams that participate in National Association of Intercollegiate Athletics in the Kentucky Intercollegiate Athletic Conference; Whereas Brescia University emphasizes ``Making a difference'', encouraging students to serve others in the community, and has established a history of serving Owensboro, Kentucky, and the surrounding region; and Whereas for 60 years, Brescia University has provided a quality liberal arts education and worked to prepare its students for successful careers and service to others: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives-- (1) recognizes Brescia University for 60 years of service as an institution of higher education; and (2) commends Brescia University for leadership and service to students and the community of Owensboro, Kentucky, and the surrounding region. <all>