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.

Senate Resolution

S.Res. 543

119th Congress

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.

In Committee

Introduced:Dec 11, 2025

Primary Sponsor

John Kennedy

R - LA

Cosponsors

1

Quick Stats

Policy Area

Education

Summary

This resolution commends Centenary College of Louisiana on its 200th anniversary, tracing its origins to the 1825 College of Louisiana (chartered by the state legislature) and its 1845 merger with Mississippi's Methodist-founded Centenary College. It is now the oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana and oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi.

Latest Action

Referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S8677)

AI Summary

Plain-English explanation of this bill

This resolution commends Centenary College of Louisiana on its 200th anniversary, tracing its origins to the 1825 College of Louisiana (chartered by the state legislature) and its 1845 merger with Mississippi's Methodist-founded Centenary College. It is now the oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana and oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi.

Last updated: 12/26/2025

Key Points

Main provisions of the bill

Celebrates Centenary College of Louisiana's bicentennial (1825-2025)
Originally founded as College of Louisiana in Jackson, LA in 1825
Merged with Methodist Centenary College (Mississippi) in 1845
Oldest institution of higher learning in Louisiana
Oldest chartered liberal arts college west of the Mississippi River
Relocated to Shreveport in 1908; "Gold Dome" completed in 1970

How This Impacts Americans

Potential effects on citizens and communities

Centenary College community celebrates historic milestone with congressional recognition. Shreveport-Bossier region's educational heritage is highlighted. Louisiana's role in early Western higher education is acknowledged. Methodist educational tradition in the South is honored.

Policy Areas

Primary Policy Area

Education

Scope & Jurisdiction

Jurisdiction Level

federal

Congressional Session

119th Congress

Citation Reference

543, 119th Congress (2025). "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.". Source: Voter's Right Platform. https://votersright.org/bills/119-sres-543