AJR19: Joint Resolution Text

LRB-1779/1

CMH:kjf:rs

2015 - 2016 LEGISLATURE

2015 Assembly JOINT RESOLUTION 19

March 12, 2015 - Introduced by Representatives Barca, Sargent, Hebl, Subeck, Goyke, Considine, Ohnstad, Sinicki, Berceau and C. Taylor, cosponsored by Senators L. Taylor, Wirch, Nass, Wanggaard and Vukmir. Referred to Committee on Rules.

AJR19,1,2 Relating to: recognizing the achievements and outstanding service of Herzing University and the Herzing family.

AJR19,1,5 Whereas, Herzing University was founded in 1965 as the first post-secondary institution dedicated to preparing students for careers in the computer industry, marking 2015 as the 50th Anniversary of Herzing University's operations; and

AJR19,1,9 Whereas, having grown from a single institution in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to include eleven campuses in eight states in the United States, four of which are in Wisconsin and one being the center for the Online Campus, as well as having four campuses in Canada under the Herzing University name; and

AJR19,1,12 Whereas, Herzing University offers more than 50 undergraduate programs, two graduate programs, various continuing education options, and multiple training and certification opportunities; and

AJR19,1,14 Whereas, more than 6,000 students attend Herzing University annually, and the System has an alumni community of 45,000 and counting; and

AJR19,2,3 Whereas, Henry Herzing, a trained systems engineer and a veteran U.S. Navy Senior Missile Test Officer, is the previous President, acting Chancellor and, along with his wife Suzanne, cofounder of what is now the Herzing University System; and

AJR19,2,6 Whereas, Renée Herzing was selected by the System board to serve as President of the Herzing University System in 2009 and has successfully led the Herzing University System since her appointment; now, therefore, be it

AJR19,2,10 Resolved by the assembly, the senate concurring, That Herzing University is recognized for 50 years of outstanding service in higher education, and the Herzing family is recognized for successfully operating and expanding Herzing University to offer a variety of programs at multiple campuses.

AJR19,2,11 (End)