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[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 523 Introduced in House (IH)]

107th CONGRESS
  2d Session
H. RES. 523

   Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and 
                              universities

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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           September 11, 2002

  Mr. Watts of Oklahoma (for himself and Ms. Eddie Bernice Johnson of 
 Texas) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 
                Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION

 
   Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and 
                              universities

Whereas there are 105 historically Black colleges and universities in the United 
        States;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities provide the quality 
        education so essential to full participation in a complex, highly 
        technological society;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have a rich heritage and 
        have played a prominent role in American history;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have allowed many students 
        to attain their full potential through higher education;
Whereas the achievements and goals of historically Black colleges and 
        universities are deserving of national recognition; and
Whereas the third week in September is an appropriate time to express that 
        recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, 

SECTION 1. RECOGNITION OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

    The House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the significance of historically Black 
        colleges and universities;
            (2) recognizes that historically Black colleges and 
        universities have been educating students for more than 100 
        years;
            (3) commends the Nation's historically Black colleges and 
        universities 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 historically Black colleges and universities to 
        continue their efforts to recruit, retain, and graduate 
        students who might otherwise not pursue a postsecondary 
        education;
            (5) recognizes the significance of title III of the Higher 
        Education Act, which aids in strengthening the academic 
        quality, institutional management, and financial stability of 
        historically Black colleges and universities; and
            (6) requests that the President issue a proclamation 
        calling on the people of the United States and interested 
        groups to demonstrate support for historically Black colleges 
        and universities in the United States during that week with 
        appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
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