Bill Text: MI SR0130 | 2015-2016 | 98th Legislature | Enrolled
Bill Title: A resolution to recognize and congratulate Grand Valley State University.
Spectrum: Slight Partisan Bill (Republican 9-3)
Status: (Passed) 2016-01-14 - Adopted [SR0130 Detail]
Download: Michigan-2015-SR0130-Enrolled.html
SR-130, As Adopted by Senate, January 14, 2016
Senators Meekhof, MacGregor, Hildenbrand, Schuitmaker, Schmidt, Hertel and Hansen offered the following resolution:
Senate Resolution No. 130.
A resolution to recognize and congratulate Grand Valley State University.
Whereas, Grand Valley State University, authorized by the Michigan Legislature in 1960, has grown to become the state’s fourth-largest public university; and
Whereas, In April 2015, Grand Valley graduated its 100,000th student; and
Whereas, Grand Valley is the state’s largest provider of allied health professionals; and
Whereas, The university’s engineering, business, and teacher education programs are highly regarded; and
Whereas, The pioneering work of Grand Valley in Great Lakes water research and wind energy serve the public interest; and
Whereas, Grand Valley was the first university to sign reverse transfer agreements with all 28 Michigan community colleges; and
Whereas, These accomplishments benefit degree holders and the state of Michigan, where the vast majority of Grand Valley graduates reside; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the Senate, That we hereby recognize and congratulate Grand Valley State University for its achievements and all it continues to do to educate the next generation of Michigan citizens.