The University received a late birthday wish from the United States House of Representatives this week.The House unanimously approved House Resolution 1072 congratulating the University on its sesquicentennial.The resolution was introduced by University alumnus and U.S. Rep. Bill Cassidy, R-La.The resolution lists multiple University accomplishments in the areas of financial aid, sports, faculty and research.Cassidy praised the University on the House floor following the vote.”Since its first session in 1860, LSU has become the Flagship University for our state, with over 650 endowed chairs and professorships held by distinguished faculty in disciplines that support the culture, government and economy of Louisiana,” Cassidy said. Cassidy also reminded the House of the University’s role following Hurricane Katrina.”After Hurricane Katrina, LSU operated the nation’s largest field hospital and enrolled student evacuees from other universities who couldn’t return to devastated areas in our state,” Cassidy said. In 2009, Cassidy sponsored a resolution congratulating the baseball team on their National Championship.”I’d like the record to reflect the proper spelling of our motto, which reflects not only our affection for LSU but our French culture,” Cassidy said. “When I say ‘Geaux Tigers,’ it’s G-E-A-U-X Tigers.”The University is celebrating its 150th birthday with events planned throughout the year.The University kicked off the celebration earlier this year at Memorial Tower. The next event planned is the premier of the LSU documentary on March 10. The documentary will trace the University’s history and is being planned in conjunction with Louisiana Public Broadcasting.The University also has the Chancellor’s Day Parade planned this month to celebrate the anniversary.
 
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