Bill · S.Res. 543· Senate(119-SRES-543)
A resolution commending Centenary College of Louisiana on the occasion of its bicentennial and its years of service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.
- Introduced
- 12/11/2025
- Last activity
- 1/7/2026 — Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 12/11/2025 S8677)
- Sponsored by
- John Kennedy
- Cosponsors
- - 1 - 0
- Introduced
- 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 commends Centenary College of Louisiana on its bicentennial. The college was established in 1825 and later merged with Centenary College in 1845. It is recognized as the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River. The resolution notes the institution's history, including its relocation to Shreveport in 1908. Finally, the Senate commends the college for its service to the State of Louisiana and the United States.
Yes· 3 of 6
Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this?+1
The college provides expanded academic programming and extracurricular offerings for students.
Would households on low incomes be better off under this?+1
The college enriches the local population through cultural and intellectual activities available to the public.
Would students be better off under this?+1
The resolution commends the college for its dedication to higher education and growth in academic offerings.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Economic and Cultural Benefits: The college generates significant economic benefit for the Northwest Louisiana region and enriches the local population through cultural, intellectual, and athletic activities.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No negative impacts are mentioned in the 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 Low Income Households+1Good For Students+1Good For Urban Residents+1Good For Young Adults+1
- Economy And Finance
- Increases Job Creation+1
- Education And Technology
- Improves College Affordability+1
- 1/7/2026
- Senate Committee on the Judiciary discharged by Unanimous Consent.
- Passed/agreed to in Senate: Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.
- Resolution agreed to in Senate without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S90; text: CR 12/11/2025 S8677)
- 12/11/2025
- Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in Senate
Bill CassidyRepublican · Louisiana