Kansas SR1718: Commemorating Dr. David J. Spittal's retirement as President of MidAmerica Nazarene University

What the bill says

From the enrolled text, March 26, 2025:

SENATE RESOLUTION No. 1718 A R commemorating Dr. David J. Spittal's retirement ESOLUTION as President of MidAmerica Nazarene University. WHEREAS, After previous tenures at Southern Wesleyan University and Indiana Wesleyan University, Dr. David J. Spittal was selected as MidAmerica Nazarene University's (MNU) fifth president on January 17, 2012; and WHEREAS, Within four years, changes brought by Dr. Spittal led to MNU being awarded a 10-year reaffirmation of accreditation from the Higher Learning Commission; and WHEREAS, Since 2012, Dr. Spittal has hosted an annual night of celebration and generosity, called the President's Honors, which has raised nearly $8,000,000 to support student scholarships; and WHEREAS, Under Dr. Spittal's leadership, MNU was one of five recipients out of 5,000 eligible institutions for a $10,000,000 Title III Strengthening Institutions Grant from the United States Department of Education to improve academic support, career counseling and wellness programs, as well as make improvements to faculty development and information technology; and WHEREAS, Throughout Dr. Spittal's leadership, MNU has experienced marked growth, innovation and deep community engagement, which was recognized by the Olathe Chamber of Commerce, which honored Dr. Spittal as its 2024 Citizen of the Year; and WHEREAS, Nearly 18,000 students have graduated from MNU under Dr. Spittal's tenure and are now serving throughout Kansas as successful nurses, teachers, counselors, legislators and business leaders: Now, therefore, Be …

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Sponsors

• Adam Thomas, Adam (I) · primary sponsor
• Beverly Gossage, Beverly (I)
• TJ Rose (R, 35)
• Doug Shane, Doug (I)

Latest actions

1. March 26, 2025: Enrolled on Wednesday, March 26, 2025
2. March 25, 2025: Adopted without roll call
3. March 25, 2025: Introduced

Common questions

What is SR1718?

SR1718 is a bill in the Kansas Legislature (2025-2026 Regular Session): Commemorating Dr. David J. Spittal's retirement as President of MidAmerica Nazarene University.

What is the status of SR1718?

Passed both chambers as of March 25, 2025. Latest action: Enrolled on Wednesday, March 26, 2025 (March 26, 2025).

Who sponsored SR1718?

Adam Thomas, Adam (I), with 3 co-sponsors.

Where is the official record for SR1718?

On the Kansas Legislature website: https://kslegislature.gov/li/b2025_26/measures/sr1718/