[Congressional Bills 107th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 612 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                 In the House of Representatives, U.S.,

                      November 15 (legislative day, November 14), 2002.
Whereas Dr. Cruz received a bachelor's degree in Spanish from the Wichita State 
        University, a masters degree in education from the University of 
        California-Berkeley, and a doctoral degree in policy, planning, and 
        administration from the University of California-Berkeley;
Whereas Dr. Cruz was appointed by the Secretary of Education to a national 
        advisory council that dealt with the education of language minority 
        students;
Whereas Dr. Cruz has received many honors from educational and Hispanic 
        organizations for his support of education for limited English 
        proficient children, including introduction into the Hispanic Hall of 
        Fame and the Hispanic Achievement Award in Education;
Whereas Dr. Cruz had the foresight and courage to address the lack of 
        educational opportunities for young Hispanic students coming out of high 
        school by founding the National Hispanic University in Oakland, 
        California, in 1981, and serving as its first President;
Whereas Dr. Cruz developed strong partnerships between the academic and business 
        communities to foster educational opportunities; and
Whereas on September 4, 2002, Dr. Cruz died after a long and distinguished 
        career: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes Dr. Roberto Cruz's professionalism and commitment to 
        education;
            (2) honors Dr. Cruz's life; and
            (3) extends its condolences to the Cruz family and to the faculty, 
        staff, and students of the National Hispanic University on the occasion 
        of his death.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.