S*0688 Concurrent Resolution, By Courson
 A CONCURRENT RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE
 INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA DURING "INDEPENDENT
 COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WEEK" OF APRIL 4 - 8, 2011, AND ON "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE
 AND UNIVERSITY DAY" ON APRIL 6, 2011, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN
 EDUCATING THE YOUTH OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

   03/15/11  Senate Introduced, adopted, sent to House
                     (Senate Journal-page 2)
   03/16/11  House  Introduced, adopted, returned with concurrence
                     (House Journal-page 9)

TO RECOGNIZE AND EXPRESS DEEP APPRECIATION TO THE INDEPENDENT COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES IN SOUTH CAROLINA DURING "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY WEEK" OF APRIL 4 - 8, 2011, AND ON "INDEPENDENT COLLEGE AND UNIVERSITY DAY" ON APRIL 6, 2011, FOR THEIR OUTSTANDING CONTRIBUTIONS IN EDUCATING THE YOUTH OF OUR STATE AND NATION.

Whereas, serving more than thirty-four thousand students across our State, non-profit, independent colleges and universities are dedicated to providing high quality, post-secondary educational opportunities; and

Whereas, these institutions have established an unparalleled record of excellence in teaching and nurturing students, adapting to ever evolving student needs, technological advances, and social trends while providing a full range of educational experiences; and

Whereas, independent colleges and universities in the Palmetto State share a common commitment to promoting critical thinking and creativity by preparing students for full lives, productive careers, and active citizenship; and

Whereas, in recognition and appreciation for all our state's wonderful independent colleges and universities, Governor Nikki Haley has proclaimed April 4 - 8, 2011, as "Independent College and University Week" in South Carolina and April 6, 2011, as "Independent College and University Day"; and

Whereas, the General Assembly, by this resolution, joins with Governor Haley in expressing deep appreciation to all these fine South Carolina institutions for their role in providing an outstanding education to students from all walks of life; and

Whereas, the General Assembly further encourages all South Carolinians to recognize our independent colleges and universities for their positive contributions in ensuring our state's continued status as a leader in higher education. Now, therefore,

Be it resolved by the Senate, the House of Representatives concurring:

That the members of the General Assembly recognize and express deep appreciation to the independent colleges and universities in South Carolina during "Independent College and University Week" of April 4 - 8, 2011, and on "Independent College and University Day" on April 6, 2011, for their outstanding contributions in educating the youth of our State and nation.