[Congressional Bills 106th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 293 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 22, 1999.
Whereas there are 105 historically black colleges and universities in the United 
        States;
Whereas black colleges and universities provide the quality education so 
        essential to full participation in a complex, highly technological 
        society;
Whereas black colleges and universities have a rich heritage and have played a 
        prominent role in American history;
Whereas 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 Senate Resolution 178 would designate the week beginning September 19, 
        1999, as ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week'': 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideas of ``National Historically Black 
        Colleges and Universities Week''; and
            (2) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the 
        people of the United States and interested groups to conduct appropriate 
        ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for 
        historically black colleges and universities in the United States.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.