[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 523 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                    September 19, 2002.
Whereas there are 105 historically Black colleges and universities in the United 
        States;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities provide the quality 
        education so 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 American history;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have allowed many 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 third week in September is an appropriate time to express that 
        recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,

SECTION 1. RECOGNITION OF HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES.

    The House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the significance of historically Black colleges and 
        universities;
            (2) recognizes that historically Black colleges and universities 
        have been educating students for more than 100 years;
            (3) commends the Nation's historically Black colleges and 
        universities for their commitment to academic excellence for all 
        students, including low-income and educationally disadvantaged students;
            (4) urges the presidents, faculty, and staff of the Nation's 
        historically Black colleges and universities to continue their efforts 
        to recruit, retain, and graduate students who might otherwise not pursue 
        a postsecondary education;
            (5) recognizes the significance of title III of the Higher Education 
        Act, which aids in strengthening the academic quality, institutional 
        management, and financial stability of historically Black colleges and 
        universities; and
            (6) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the 
        people of the United States and interested groups to demonstrate support 
        for historically Black colleges and universities in the United States 
        during that week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.