HR 7 (LSB 2073HH (2) 86)

HOUSE RESOLUTION NO. 7

BY  GRASSLEY and DEYOE

A Resolution honoring the quasquicentennial anniversary of Ellsworth Community College.

   WHEREAS, Ellsworth Community College in Iowa Falls was established in 1890 as the private Ellsworth Academy by Professor John Tobin; and
   WHEREAS, the institution was named after Eugene Ellsworth, a prominent citizen who provided much of the financing for the first building and subsequent growth of the college; and
   WHEREAS, the first classes began in 1890 with 50 students enrolled; and
   WHEREAS, the citizens of Iowa Falls voted in 1928 to make Ellsworth a public junior college under the dual jurisdiction of the Iowa Falls Community School District and the Ellsworth College Board of Trustees; and
   WHEREAS, Ellsworth Community College became part of Iowa Valley Community College District in 1968, following establishment of the statewide system of community colleges in 1965; and
   WHEREAS, Ellsworth Community College continues to honor the legacy of Eugene Ellsworth by helping students solve problems, clarify options, broaden their horizons, build on their strengths, set goals, and achieve their dreams through a quality college education; NOW THEREFORE,

   BE IT RESOLVED BY THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES, That the House of Representatives congratulates the Ellsworth Community College administration, faculty, and staff; the Ellsworth College Board of Trustees; the Ellsworth College Foundation Board; and the Iowa Valley Community College District as they celebrate 125 years of educational excellence at Ellsworth Community College.