Honoring Hampden-Sydney College on the 250th anniversary of its founding.
Summary
House Resolution 859 celebrates the 250th anniversary of Hampden-Sydney College. It recognizes the college's historical significance, its commitment to liberal arts education, and its contributions to society. The resolution acknowledges the college's mission to form "good men and good citizens."
Expected Effects
The resolution formally acknowledges and celebrates Hampden-Sydney College's milestone anniversary. It serves as a symbolic gesture recognizing the college's contributions. It may also encourage continued support for the institution.
Potential Benefits
- Recognizes the historical importance of Hampden-Sydney College.
- Highlights the college's commitment to civic responsibility and character development.
- Acknowledges the contributions of the college's alumni to various fields.
- Promotes the values of liberal arts education, freedom of expression, and civility.
- Encourages future generations to recognize the importance of the college's mission.
Potential Disadvantages
- The resolution is largely symbolic and has no direct legal or financial impact.
- It does not address any specific societal problems or offer concrete solutions.
- The focus on a single institution may be perceived as neglecting other deserving colleges and universities.
- There are no obvious disadvantages to the American people.
- The resolution does not allocate any resources.
Constitutional Alignment
The resolution aligns with the general principles of promoting education and civic virtue, which are consistent with the overall goals of the Constitution as stated in the Preamble. Specifically, the Preamble mentions promoting the general Welfare and securing the Blessings of Liberty. Recognizing an institution dedicated to these principles is not inconsistent with constitutional values. The resolution does not violate any specific constitutional provision.
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).