S.Res. 528 – Reading Mode

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109th CONGRESS

2d Session

S. RES. 528

IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

July 13, 2006

Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Kerry, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. DeWine, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Talent, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Obama, Mr. Voinovich, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Santorum, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Lott, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Specter, Mr. Allen, Mr. Burr, Mr. McCain, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Biden, Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Dole, Mr. Frist, Mr. Warner, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Vitter, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Salazar, and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

RESOLUTION

Designating the week beginning on September 10, 2006, as National Historically Black College and Universities Week.

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; and

Whereas the achievements and goals of historically Black colleges and universities are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it

That the Senate—

(1)

designates the week beginning September 10, 2006, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week; and

(2)

calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for historically Black colleges and universities in the United States.