Bill > HJR1557

This resolution, a formal expression of sentiment from the Tennessee General Assembly, commemorates the 100th anniversary of Rhodes College's relocation to Memphis. The resolution acknowledges the college's extensive history, tracing its origins back to the mid-1830s and highlighting its evolution through various names and leadership changes, including its transition to admitting women, establishing an honor code, and adopting an Oxford-Cambridge style of education. It recognizes Rhodes College as a nationally recognized liberal arts and sciences institution that has made significant contributions to the educational, cultural, and civic life of Tennessee, and it directs that an appropriate copy of this resolution be prepared for presentation.