Bill > HRes859

This resolution celebrates the 250th anniversary of Hampden-Sydney College, recognizing its significant historical and educational contributions. Founded on November 10, 2025, the college is one of the oldest in the United States and the oldest privately chartered college in the southern region. The resolution highlights the institution's origins during the American Revolution, with a mission to "form good men and good citizens" and named after English Parliamentarians who championed representative government. It acknowledges the college's important role in establishing other notable institutions like the Union Theological Seminary and the Medical College of Virginia, and emphasizes its commitment to a liberal arts curriculum that values intellectual and moral development. The resolution praises Hampden-Sydney College for consistently producing outstanding leaders in various fields, maintaining its core values, and continuing to educate young men who make meaningful contributions to society. The House of Representatives celebrates the college's founding, affirms the ongoing relevance of its mission, and recognizes its substantial contributions to Virginia and the United States through its commitment to liberal arts education and civic responsibility.

Education

https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/house-resolution/859/all-info