[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 86 Introduced in House (IH)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 86

   Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and 
                             universities.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                           February 13, 2003

  Mr. Rogers of Alabama (for himself, Mr. Boehner, Mr. Hoekstra, Mr. 
  McKeon, Mr. Norwood, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Wilson of South Carolina, Mr. 
    Burns, Mr. Kingston, Mr. Skelton, Mr. Ross, and Mr. McDermott) 
submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee 
                     on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Recognizing the contributions of historically Black colleges and 
                             universities.

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; and
Whereas the achievements and goals of historically Black colleges and 
        universities are deserving of national 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 with appropriate 
        ceremonies, activities, and programs.
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