Congress·In Committee·H.Res. 1053

Sweet Briar College: 125th Anniversary Recognition

Honoring Sweet Briar College on the 125th anniversary of its founding.

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This resolution was introduced in Congress to celebrate the 125th anniversary of Sweet Briar College, a private women's college located in Amherst, Virginia.
The proposal officially commends the school for its history of educating female leaders in fields like engineering and the liberal arts since it was founded in 1901.
It highlights the college's commitment to acknowledging its full history, including memorials for the Monacan Indians and the enslaved people who worked on the land.
This is a ceremonial action that does not involve any government spending or new laws, but it marks February 9, 2026, as a significant milestone for the institution.

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Feb 10, 2026House

Referred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

Feb 10, 2026

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Honoring Sweet Briar College on the 125th anniversary of its founding.

Bill NumberHRES 1053

Congress119th Congress

ChamberHouse of Representatives

Latest ActionReferred to the House Committee on Education and Workforce.

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