Honoring Sweet Briar College on the 125th anniversary of its founding.

Summary

Recognizes Sweet Briar College's 125th anniversary on February 9, 2026, and formally celebrates the school's history, academic programs, campus features, founders, and contributions to the region and nation. The text highlights the college's liberal arts mission for women, specific programs (including engineering, greenhouse, and equestrian offerings), historic campus buildings, and acknowledgments of the Monacan Indians and enslaved persons associated with the campus. This is a ceremonial commemoration that honors the institution and its community; it does not create new programs, appropriate funds, or impose requirements on other entities.

• Formally commemorates Sweet Briar College's 125th anniversary on February 9, 2026.
• Highlights the college's history, founders, and leadership in women's liberal arts education.
• Calls attention to notable academic programs, including ABET-accredited engineering, greenhouse immersion, and equestrian programs.
• Notes 22 campus buildings listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the college's regional economic role.
• Acknowledges the Monacan Indians and memorializes enslaved persons connected to the campus.
• Acts as a ceremonial recognition without authorizing funds or imposing regulatory changes.
• Primarily affects the college community, alumni, students, local residents, and preservation advocates through symbolic recognition.