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109TH CONGRESS 

2D SESSION S. RES. 608 

Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 20 

years of educational endeavors provided by the Hispanic Association 

of Colleges and Universities. 

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES 

SEPTEMBER 30 (legislative day, SEPTEMBER 29), 2006 

Mrs. HUTCHISON (for herself, Mr. BINGAMAN, Mr. NELSON of Florida, Mr. 

DURBIN, Mr. CORNYN, Mr. DOMENICI, Mr. LAUTENBERG, Mr. SMITH, 

Mr. FRIST, Mr. MCCAIN, Mr. KENNEDY, Mr. SALAZAR, Mr. REID, Mr. 

MARTINEZ, Mrs. CLINTON, Mr. LIEBERMAN, Mrs. BOXER, and Mr. 

MENENDEZ) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the 

Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions 

RESOLUTION 

Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 20 years of educational endeavors provided 

by the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities. 

Whereas 202 Hispanic Serving Institutions provide a gateway 

to higher education for the Hispanic community, enrolling nearly half of all Hispanic students in college today; 

Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in San Antonio, Texas, has grown from 18 

founding colleges and universities, to more than 400 

United States colleges and universities, which the Association recognizes as Hispanic Serving Institutions, associate members, and partners; 


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Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities plays a vital role in advocating for the growth, development, and infrastructure enhancement of Hispanic 

Serving Institutions in order to provide a better and 

more complete postsecondary education for Hispanics and 

other students who attend these institutions; 

Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is the only national education association that represents Hispanic Serving Institutions and advocates on a 

national and State level for the educational achievement 

and success of Hispanic students in higher education; 

Whereas the membership of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities has extended beyond the borders of 

the United States to include over 45 colleges and universities in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal in order to 

expand education, research, and outreach through international opportunities for faculty, internships, scholarships, and governmental partnerships for students at 

Hispanic Serving Institutions; and 

Whereas the 4th week in October 2006 is an appropriate 

time to express such recognition during the 20th Anniversary Conference of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities in San Antonio, Texas: Now, 

therefore, be it 

1 Resolved, That the Senate— 

2 (1) recognizes the national role of the Hispanic 

3 Association of Colleges and Universities as an advo4 cate and champion for Hispanic higher education 

5 and congratulates the organization on its 20th Anni6 versary; 


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1 (2) applauds Hispanic Serving Institutions for 

2 their work to provide quality educational opportuni3 ties to all Hispanic and other students who attend 

4 their institutions; and 

5 (3) urges university presidents, faculty, staff, 

6 and supporters of Hispanic higher education to con7 tinue their efforts to recruit, retain, educate, and 

8 graduate students who might not otherwise pursue a 

9 postsecondary education. 

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