This resolution commends Delta State University for 100 years of dedicated service, academic excellence, and significant contributions to Mississippi and the nation.
Cindy Hyde-Smith
Senator
MS
This resolution officially commends Delta State University for celebrating 100 years of service to Mississippi and the United States. It recognizes the university's significant history, academic achievements, cultural contributions, and athletic success since its founding in 1924. The Senate directs that an enrolled copy of this commendation be sent to key university officials.
Mississippi Senate Commends Delta State University for 100 Years of Service
If you’ve ever wondered what happens when legislators aren’t fighting over budgets or regulations, sometimes they write thank-you notes. This particular resolution is exactly that: a formal, legislative high-five to Delta State University (DSU) in Cleveland, Mississippi, recognizing its centennial anniversary.
The Legislative Thank-You Card
This isn't a new law that changes your taxes or mandates a new regulation; it's a resolution designed purely for recognition. The document traces DSU’s history, starting from its founding as Delta State Teachers College in 1924, through its name change to Delta State University in 1974, and up to its current status as a comprehensive public university. It’s essentially a public acknowledgment of the university’s role in the state's educational landscape over the last century.
The resolution specifically highlights some of DSU’s biggest achievements, noting its role in establishing the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and attracting the Grammy Museum Mississippi. For anyone who lives in the Delta region, this kind of formal recognition underscores the university’s importance not just as an educational hub, but as a key driver of local culture and economic activity.
Who Gets the Official Memo?
Because this is a ceremonial resolution, there is no real-world impact on the average citizen, worker, or business owner—it doesn't change policy, costs, or access to services. The main action item is purely administrative: the Secretary of the Senate is required to send enrolled copies of the resolution to a few key people. Specifically, the official commendation goes to the President of Delta State University, Dr. Daniel J. Ennis; the Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Leslie Griffin; and the Director of Athletics, Mr. Mike Kinnison. Think of it as ensuring the people who run the institution get the official framed certificate for the wall.
In short, this resolution confirms that Delta State University has been a fixture in Mississippi for 100 years, and the state legislature is formally recognizing that milestone. It’s a nice piece of legislative history, but it won't affect your commute or your paycheck.