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.

The Senate resolution commends Centenary College of Louisiana for its bicentennial and its extensive service to the State of Louisiana and the United States. It recognizes the college's dedication and longstanding contributions to higher education, highlighting its historical significance as the oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana and the oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River. The resolution traces its origins from the College of Louisiana, established in 1825, and its merger with Centenary College in 1845, noting its relocation to Shreveport in 1908. Throughout its history, Centenary College has been a leading educator in Northwest Louisiana, consistently recognized as a nationally ranked liberal arts institution. The college generates significant economic benefits for the region and enriches the local population through its cultural, intellectual, and athletic activities. The Senate respectfully requests that an enrolled copy of this resolution be transmitted to the President, Provost, and Bicentennial Planning Committee of Centenary College.