H.Res. 837

Recognizing Kentucky Wesleyan College for their service as an institution of higher education for over 150 years

Sponsor	Rep. Guthrie, Brett
Committee	Education and Labor
Date	October 21, 2009 (111th Congress, 1st Session)
Staff Contact	Ja'Ron Smith

H.Res. 837 is expected to be considered on the floor of the House on Wednesday, October 21, 2009, under a motion to suspend the rules, requiring a two-thirds vote for passage. The legislation was introduced by Rep. Brett Guthrie (R-KY) on October 15, 2009.

H.Res. 837 wouid resolve that the House of Representatives:
• "Recognizes Kentucky Wesleyan College for over 150 years of service as an institution of higher education; and
• "Thanks Kentucky Wesleyan College for the valuable education it has provided to students."

According to the resolution's findings, Kentucky Wesleyan College was founded in 1858. Kentucky Wesleyan College is a private, liberal arts Methodist college located in Owensboro, Kentucky.