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[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 561 Introduced in House (IH)]

107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 561

    Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic-serving institutions.

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 26, 2002

 Mr. McKeon (for himself, Mr. Bonilla, Mr. Hinojosa, Mr. Boehner, Mr. 
 Hoekstra, Mr. George Miller of California, Ms. Sanchez, Mr. Gonzalez, 
Mr. Reyes, Ms. Velazquez, Mr. Rodriguez, Mr. Serrano, Mr. Pastor, Mrs. 
Napolitano, Mr. Becerra, Mr. Gutierrez, Mr. Diaz-Balart, and Ms. Solis) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                     on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
    Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic-serving institutions.

Whereas there are more than 200 Hispanic-serving institutions in the United 
        States;
Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions provide the quality education so essential 
        to full participation in a complex, highly technological society;
Whereas the number of Hispanic Americans enrolled in college is growing twice as 
        quickly as enrollment at all colleges, according to a recent report from 
        the Department of Education;
Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions have allowed many students to attain their 
        full potential through higher education;
Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving institutions are 
        deserving of national recognition; and
Whereas Hispanic Heritage Month is an appropriate time to express that 
        recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, 

SECTION 1. RECOGNITION OF HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS.

     The House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the significance of Hispanic-serving 
        institutions;
            (2) recognizes that Hispanic-serving institutions are 
        indispensible in meeting the educational needs of one of the 
        Nation's youngest and fastest-growing populations;
            (3) commends the Nation's Hispanic-serving institutions for 
        their commitment to academic excellence for all students, 
        including low-income and educationally disadvantaged students;
            (4) urges the presidents, faculty, and staff of the 
        Nation's Hispanic-serving institutions to continue their 
        efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate students who might 
        otherwise not pursue a postsecondary education;
            (5) recognizes the importance of title V of the Higher 
        Education Act of 1965, which aids in strengthening the academic 
        quality, institutional management, and financial stability of 
        Hispanic-serving institutions; and
            (6) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States and interested 
        groups to demonstrate support for Hispanic-serving institutions 
        in the United States during that month with appropriate 
        ceremonies, activities, and programs.
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