[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 561 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                                                       October 1, 2002.
Whereas there are more than 200 Hispanic-serving institutions in the United 
        States;
Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions provide the quality education so essential 
        to full participation in a complex, highly technological society;
Whereas the number of Hispanic Americans enrolled in college is growing twice as 
        quickly as enrollment at all colleges, according to a recent report from 
        the Department of Education;
Whereas Hispanic-serving institutions have allowed many students to attain their 
        full potential through higher education;
Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-serving institutions are 
        deserving of national recognition; and
Whereas Hispanic Heritage Month is an appropriate time to express that 
        recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved,

SECTION 1. RECOGNITION OF HISPANIC-SERVING INSTITUTIONS.

     The House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the significance of Hispanic-serving institutions;
            (2) recognizes that Hispanic-serving institutions are indispensable 
        in meeting the educational needs of one of the Nation's youngest and 
        fastest-growing populations;
            (3) commends the Nation's Hispanic-serving institutions 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 
        Hispanic-serving institutions to continue their efforts to recruit, 
        retain, and graduate students who might otherwise not pursue a 
        postsecondary education;
            (5) recognizes the importance of title V of the Higher Education Act 
        of 1965, which aids in strengthening the academic quality, institutional 
        management, and financial stability of Hispanic-serving institutions; 
        and
            (6) requests that the President issue a proclamation calling on the 
        people of the United States and interested groups to demonstrate support 
        for Hispanic-serving institutions in the United States during that month 
        with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.