[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 928 Engrossed in House (EH)]
H. Res. 928
In the House of Representatives, U.S.,
July 26, 2006.
Whereas there are 103 historically Black colleges and universities in the United
States;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities provide the quality
education 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 the history of the United States;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have allowed many
underprivileged 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 Senate, in S. Res. 528 passed on July 13, 2006, designated the week
beginning September 10, 2006, as ``National Historically Black Colleges
and Universities Week'': Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
(1) recognizes the achievements and goals of historically Black
colleges and universities in the United States;
(2) supports the designation of an appropriate week as ``National
Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week''; and
(3) requests the President to issue a proclamation designating such
a week, and calling on the people of the United States and interested
groups to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and
programs to demonstrate support for historically Black colleges and
universities.
Attest:
Clerk.