Congress·Passed Senate·S.Res. 825

A resolution commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

Mississippi Christian University: 200th Anniversary Recognition

Jul 30·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

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The Senate has already voted on and approved this resolution, making it an official act of recognition.

Key Points

This resolution celebrates the 200th anniversary of Mississippi Christian University, which was founded in 1826. It honors the school for being the oldest college in Mississippi and for its long history of service to the state.
The document points out several historical milestones, such as the school becoming the first in the country to give degrees to women in 1831. It also mentions the school's recent name change from Mississippi College in 2026.
This is a ceremonial action, meaning it does not create new laws or spend taxpayer money. Instead, it serves as an official way for the government to recognize the university's work in education and its local economic impact.

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Milestones

2 actions

Jul 30, 2026Senate

Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392-4393)

Jul 30, 2026

Passed/agreed to in Senate: Submitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent.

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution commending Mississippi Christian University for 200 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

Bill NumberSRES 825

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionSubmitted in the Senate, considered, and agreed to without amendment and with a preamble by Unanimous Consent. (consideration: CR S4365; text: CR S4392-4393)

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