Bill · S.Res. 209· Senate(119-SRES-209)
A resolution commending Southeastern Louisiana University on the occasion of its Centennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.
- Introduced
- 5/8/2025
- Last activity
- 5/8/2025 — Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842)
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- Officially Recorded
- Adopted by the Senate
A Senate resolution is the Senate speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the Senate agrees to it, it is officially the Senate's word; it is not a law, so the House and the President have no part in it.
What this bill would do
This resolution commemorates the Centennial of Southeastern Louisiana University. It highlights the institution's history, starting from the creation of Hammond Junior College in 1925. The text notes the university's growth in student population and academic offerings over the decades. It recognizes the university's impact on the state of Louisiana and the United States. Finally, the Senate commends the university and requests the transmission of the resolution to specific university officials.
Yes· 3 of 4
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The resolution celebrates a university that serves over 15,000 students and fosters career readiness.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The resolution recognizes the institution's commitment to academic excellence and its role in student development.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+1
The resolution highlights the university's regional impact and service to the state of Louisiana.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Commendation of the Institution: The Senate formally commends Southeastern Louisiana University on its Centennial and years of service (Resolution, Section 1). This recognizes the university's dedication to higher education, research, and community service (Resolution, Section 2).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are identified within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Students+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 5/8/2025
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S2831; text: CR S2842)
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana