III 109th CONGRESS 2d Session S. RES. 528 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES July 13, 2006 Mr. Graham (for himself, Mr. Brownback, Mr. Kerry, Ms. Mikulski, Mr. DeWine, Mr. DeMint, Mr. Talent, Mr. Isakson, Mr. Obama, Mr. Voinovich, Ms. Landrieu, Mr. Santorum, Mr. Dodd, Mr. Lott, Mr. Durbin, Mr. Chambliss, Mr. Bayh, Mr. Specter, Mr. Allen, Mr. Burr, Mr. McCain, Mr. Cochran, Mr. Biden, Mrs. Hutchison, Mrs. Dole, Mr. Frist, Mr. Warner, Mr. Alexander, Mr. Vitter, Mrs. Boxer, Mr. Sarbanes, Mr. Salazar, and Mr. Schumer) submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to RESOLUTION Designating the week beginning on September 10, 2006, as National Historically Black College and Universities Week.

Whereas there are 103 historically Black colleges and universities in the United States; Whereas historically Black colleges and universities provide the quality education 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 the history of the United States; Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have allowed many underprivileged 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

That the Senate— (1)designates the week beginning September 10, 2006, as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week; and (2)calls on the people of the United States and interested groups to observe the week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to demonstrate support for historically Black colleges and universities in the United States.