III
111th CONGRESS
1st Session
S. RES. 269
IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
September 16, 2009
Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Reid, Mr. Bingaman, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Udall of Colorado, Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Levin, Mr. Casey, and Mrs. Murray) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to
RESOLUTION
Designating the week beginning September
20, 2009, as National Hispanic Serving Institutions
Week
.
Whereas Hispanic Serving Institutions play an important role in educating Hispanic students and helping them contribute to the economic vitality of this Nation;
Whereas there are approximately 268 Hispanic Serving Institutions currently in operation in the United States;
Whereas Hispanic Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and improving their local communities;
Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions adds to the strength and culture of our Nation; and
Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic Serving Institutions are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it
That the Senate—
recognizes the achievement and goals of Hispanic Serving Institutions across this Nation;
designates the
week beginning September 20, 2009, as National Hispanic Serving
Institutions Week
; and
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 Hispanic Serving Institutions.