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[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1068 Introduced in House (IH)]

109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 1068

 Recognizing the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for 
   20 years of service to Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic 
                           higher education.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 29, 2006

 Mr. Gonzalez (for himself, Mr. Ortiz, Ms. Roybal-Allard, Mr. Berman, 
     Mr. Fortuno, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Grijalva, Mr. George Miller of 
California, Mr. Owens, Mr. Baca, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Reyes, Mr. Pastor, 
    Mr. Becerra, Ms. Solis, Mrs. Davis of California, Mr. Davis of 
 Illinois, Ms. Linda T. Sanchez of California, Ms. Loretta Sanchez of 
 California, Mrs. Napolitano, and Mr. Serrano) submitted the following 
 resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Education and the 
                               Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
 Recognizing the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for 
   20 years of service to Hispanic-Serving Institutions and Hispanic 
                           higher education.

Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities (HACU) was founded 
        in San Antonio, Texas, at Our Lady of the Lake University in 1986;
Whereas HACU has grown from only 18 founding colleges and universities with 
        large numbers of Hispanic students to more than 400 colleges and 
        universities in the United States recognized by HACU as Hispanic-Serving 
        Institutions (HSIs), associate members, and partners;
Whereas HSIs provide a gateway to higher education for the Hispanic community, 
        enrolling nearly half of all Hispanic students in college in 2006;
Whereas HACU plays a vital role in advocating for the growth, development, and 
        infrastructure enhancement of HSIs in order to provide a better and more 
        complete postsecondary education for Hispanics and other students that 
        attend HSIs;
Whereas HACU is the only national education association that represents HSIs;
Whereas HACU advocates on a national and State level for the educational 
        achievement and success of Hispanic students in higher education;
Whereas the membership of HACU has extended beyond the borders of the United 
        States to include over 45 colleges and universities in Latin America, 
        Spain, and Portugal to expand education, research, and outreach through 
        international opportunities for students and faculty at HSIs;
Whereas HACU has provided more than 6,500 students with internship experiences 
        with Federal agencies throughout the United States;
Whereas HACU has provided more than 800 students with over $1,000,000 in 
        scholarships to achieve their dream of a college education;
Whereas HACU has created more than 30 memoranda of understanding with Federal 
        agencies that have assisted HSIs in training professional staff for 
        Federal agencies, conducting research to assist Federal agencies in the 
        discovery of new ideas, and delivering vital services for the social and 
        economic development and the security and defense of the Nation;
Whereas HACU annually sponsors conferences, meetings, and other forums for the 
        exchange of new and vital information and research among HSIs, other 
        colleges and universities, education organizations, and support groups 
        to promote greater Hispanic educational access, quality, and success; 
        and
Whereas this important anniversary of HACU will be recognized during the fourth 
        week in October, 2006, in San Antonio, Texas, at the 20th Anniversary 
        Conference of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,  That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the accomplishments of the Hispanic 
        Association of Colleges and Universities;
            (2) recognizes the national role of the Hispanic 
        Association of Colleges and Universities as an advocate and 
        champion for Hispanic higher education;
            (3) praises the Hispanic Association of Colleges and 
        Universities for its commitment to Hispanic higher education 
        achievement and success;
            (4) applauds the member colleges and universities of the 
        Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities for their 
        work to provide quality educational opportunities to all 
        Hispanic and other students who attend their institutions;
            (5) urges the presidents, faculty, staff, and supporters of 
        Hispanic higher education to continue their efforts to recruit, 
        retain, educate, and graduate students who might not otherwise 
        pursue a postsecondary education; and
            (6) congratulates the Hispanic Association of Colleges and 
        Universities on its 20th Anniversary and 20 years of Hispanic 
        higher education success.
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