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.
Summary
Senate Resolution 543 commends Centenary College of Louisiana on its bicentennial and its service to Louisiana and the United States. The resolution acknowledges the college's historical significance, its contributions to higher education, and its economic and cultural impact on Northwest Louisiana. It also directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit copies of the resolution to key figures at the college.
Expected Effects
The resolution serves as a formal recognition of Centenary College's contributions. It may enhance the college's reputation and potentially attract more students, faculty, and funding. The resolution itself does not create any legally binding obligations or have a direct financial impact.
Potential Benefits
- Publicly acknowledges and celebrates the historical and ongoing contributions of Centenary College of Louisiana.
- Enhances the college's reputation, potentially attracting more students and faculty.
- Recognizes the college's economic and cultural impact on the Northwest Louisiana region.
- May encourage philanthropic support for the college.
- Promotes higher education and the liberal arts.
Potential Disadvantages
- No direct disadvantages to the American people.
- The resolution itself does not address broader issues of access to higher education or affordability.
- The resolution is largely symbolic and does not create any tangible benefits beyond recognition.
- Potential for perceived favoritism towards a specific institution.
- Opportunity cost: time spent on this resolution could have been spent on other legislative matters.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general welfare clause of the Constitution (Preamble), as it supports an institution that contributes to education and cultural enrichment. The resolution does not infringe upon any specific constitutional rights or provisions. The act of Congress passing a resolution of commendation falls within its legislative powers (Article I, Section 1).
Impact Assessment: Things You Care About ⓘ
This action has been evaluated across 19 key areas that matter to you. Scores range from 1 (highly disadvantageous) to 5 (highly beneficial).