Commending Delta State University in Cleveland, Mississippi, for 100 years of service to the State of Mississippi and the United States.

Summary

Recognizes and commemorates Delta State University by listing its founding dates, early enrollment and graduations, name changes, program additions, partnerships, cultural and athletic achievements, and current size and programs. The resolution is purely ceremonial: it makes no changes to law, does not authorize or appropriate funding, and imposes no requirements on federal, state, or local entities.

• The resolution lists Delta State University's founding dates, early enrollment, and first graduating class.
• It records name changes, the addition of a graduate program, and other institutional milestones.
• It notes the university's civic roles and historical events tied to the campus.
• It highlights partnerships that supported the Mississippi Delta National Heritage Area and the Grammy Museum Mississippi.
• It cites academic programs (Delta Music Institute, Commercial Aviation, geospatial center) and athletics success (14 national championships).
• The measure is purely commemorative and makes no legal, funding, or programmatic changes.
• Potential benefits are symbolic: recognition, visibility, and possible indirect boosts to fundraising or local tourism.