1995 Senate Resolution 4
ENGROSSED RESOLUTION
Relating to: recognizing and affirming the original charter of Beloit College.
Whereas, Beloit College, located in the city of Beloit, was chartered on February 2, 1846, through an official act of the Wisconsin territorial legislature; and
Whereas, Beloit College was the first college or university in Wisconsin; and
Whereas, Beloit College was founded by Yale University graduates as the "Yale-of-the-West"; and
Whereas, Beloit College represents a student body of 1,150 students from 42 countries and all 50 states; and
Whereas, Beloit College has served the citizens of this state and the nation and others from around the world with distinction for the past 150 years; now, therefore, be it
Resolved by the senate, That the senate does hereby recognize and affirm the original charter set forth for Beloit College on February 2, 1846; and, be it further
Resolved, That the senate further acknowledges this state's gratitude to Beloit College for its exemplary efforts in educating the citizens of this state and the nation and others from around the world for the past 150 years.
