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This joint resolution commemorates Colorado Mesa University's upcoming 100-year anniversary in 2025, recognizing the institution's long history and significant contributions to western Colorado. The resolution traces the university's evolution from its founding in 1925 as Grand Junction Junior College to its current status as Colorado Mesa University, highlighting its unique role in providing diverse educational programs from two-year technical degrees to graduate programs. The document emphasizes the university's importance as a major economic driver in western Colorado, generating over $500 million in annual economic impact, and celebrates its reputation as a beacon of opportunity for first-generation students. The Colorado General Assembly formally acknowledges the university's achievements by officially recognizing the contributions of students, faculty, and community leaders over the past century, paying tribute to the institution's "Maverick" spirit, and expressing enthusiasm for its future. As a final gesture, the resolution mandates that copies of the joint resolution be sent to the Colorado Mesa University Board of Trustees and members of the Century Project Steering Committee, symbolizing the state's official recognition and support of the university's milestone.