S.Res. 478 (112th): A resolution commemorating the 200th anniversary of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

SRES 478 ATS

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

June 5, 2012

Mr. SCHUMER (for himself, Mrs. GILLIBRAND, and Mr. SANDERS) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

Commemorating the 200th anniversary of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York.

Whereas Hamilton College, located in Clinton, New York, received its charter from the Regents of the University of the State of New York on May 26, 1812, ‘for the instruction and education of youth, in the learned languages and liberal arts and sciences’;

Whereas Hamilton College was originally founded in 1793 as the Hamilton-Oneida Academy by the Reverend Samuel Kirkland, a missionary to the Oneida Indians;

Whereas all-male Hamilton College joined with all-female Kirkland College in 1978 to form one coeducational institution of higher learning dedicated to academic freedom and the unfettered pursuit of truth;

Whereas the distinguished alumni of Hamilton College include recipients of the Nobel Peace Prize, the Presidential Medal of Freedom, and the Pulitzer Prize, and public servants at every level, including a former Vice President of the United States, United States Senators and Representatives, United States district and appellate court judges, members of the Presidential Cabinet, ambassadors, Governors, and State, county, and local officials; and

Whereas Hamilton College is currently comprised of 1,812 students from 49 states and 37 countries, and a faculty dedicated to teaching and the discovery and advancement of new knowledge: Now, therefore, be it

Resolved, That the Senate--

(1) commemorates the bicentennial of the chartering of Hamilton College in Clinton, New York; and

(2) honors the outstanding contributions made by the alumni, faculty, and students of Hamilton College during the past 200 years, including service to the United States that has fostered the development of the United States as a diplomatic force and industrial power in the world.

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