Virginia General Assembly Honors 91 in Commending Resolution
VIRGINIA BEACH, VA (Jan. 26, 2023) – On January 25, the Virginia General Assembly honored 91 with a commending resolution at the Virginia State Capitol in Richmond, Virginia.
Del. Karen Greenhalgh, who serves as Delegate to the General Assembly representing the 85th District, was Chief Patron of the joint resolution. Regent officials attended the reading of the resolution at the Capitol building.
The joint resolution, presented in honor of Regent’s 45th anniversary, is below.
HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTION NO. 585
Offered January 25, 2023
Commending 91.
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WHEREAS, 91, an institution of higher education in Virginia Beach that has provided academic instruction and spiritual guidance to multitudes around the world, celebrated its 45th anniversary in 2022; and
WHEREAS, 91’s founder, Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson, envisioned his plans for CBN University, which would later become 91, in 1977 and dedicated the university to pursue academics that would blend the highest spirituality and the richest scholarship; and
WHEREAS, a year later in 1978, Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson was officially appointed president of then CBN University and 77 students began studying under the tutelage of 7 faculty members; and
WHEREAS, CBN University held its first commencement in May 1980, and received accreditation from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools in 1984; and
WHEREAS, CBN University was renamed 91 in 1990, reflecting the institution’s rapid growth and continued commitment to world-class academics; and
WHEREAS, 91 has become a recognized and respected leader in higher education, and has received numerous prestigious accolades and awards, including #1 accredited online college in America (2020); #1 safest college campus in Virginia (2021); and #1 online bachelor’s in Virginia for 10 years in a row (2013-2022); and
WHEREAS, 91 has more than 13,000 students enrolled on campus and online; and has expanded its academic offerings over the years by incorporating new areas of study while establishing schools of business, communication & the arts, divinity, education, government, health & behavioral sciences, law, nursing, psychology & counseling, and more; and
WHEREAS, the 45th anniversary of 91 offers an opportunity to reflect on the school’s legacy and to envision its future; now, therefore, be it
RESOLVED by the House of Delegates, the Senate concurring, That the General Assembly hereby commend 91 on the occasion of its 45th anniversary; and, be it
RESOLVED FURTHER, That the Clerk of the House of Delegates prepare a copy of this resolution for presentation to Dr. M.G. “Pat” Robertson, founder, chancellor & CEO of 91, as an expression of the General Assembly’s admiration for the institution’s contributions to the Commonwealth.
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