[Congressional Bills 108th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Con. Res. 57 Introduced in Senate (IS)]







108th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. CON. RES. 57

Honoring Dr. Norman Christopher Francis, president of Xavier University 
 of Louisiana, for his longstanding dedication and service specific to 
             Xavier University and to education as a whole.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                             June 26, 2003

 Ms. Landrieu submitted the following concurrent resolution; which was 
  referred to the Committee on Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions

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                         CONCURRENT RESOLUTION


 
Honoring Dr. Norman Christopher Francis, president of Xavier University 
 of Louisiana, for his longstanding dedication and service specific to 
             Xavier University and to education as a whole.

Whereas Dr. Norman C. Francis, an educator and institution builder, earned a 
        Bachelor of Science degree from Xavier University of Louisiana, received 
        a Juris Doctorate degree from Loyola University of the South Law School, 
        and served in the Third Armored Division of the United States Army;
Whereas Dr. Norman C. Francis has served as president of Xavier University of 
        Louisiana for 34 years, which ranks him among the most tenured of 
        college presidents now serving in the United States;
Whereas Dr. Norman C. Francis embodies a spirit of greatness and leadership in 
        his roles as an outstanding president and advocate for academic 
        excellence at Xavier University;
Whereas Dr. Norman C. Francis has created an environment at Xavier University 
        that gives students the opportunity to gain valuable knowledge and 
        skills that are necessary for success in today's challenging world; and
Whereas Dr. Norman C. Francis has diligently served the African-American and 
        other minority communities: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved by the Senate (the House of Representatives concurring),

SECTION 1. COMMENDATION.

    That Congress--
            (1) is grateful to Dr. Norman Christopher Francis;
            (2) honors Dr. Francis for his steadfast commitment and 
        dedication to education;
            (3) commends Dr. Francis for recognizing the need for 
        diversity in education; and
            (4) hopes that Dr. Norman C. Francis, an educator and 
        institution builder, continues to be a leader of the best and 
        brightest students and educators.

SEC. 2. TRANSMITTAL OF RESOLUTION.

    The Senate directs the Secretary of the Senate to transmit an 
enrolled copy of this resolution to Dr. Norman Christopher Francis.
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