[Congressional Bills 109th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 608 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]







109th CONGRESS
  2d Session
S. RES. 608

Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 
20 years of educational endeavors provided by the Hispanic Association 
                     of Colleges and Universities.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

           September 30 (legislative day, September 29), 2006

 Mrs. Hutchison (for herself, Mr. Bingaman, Mr. Nelson of Florida, Mr. 
Durbin, Mr. Cornyn, Mr. Domenici, Mr. Lautenberg, Mr. Smith, Mr. Frist, 
  Mr. McCain, Mr. Kennedy, Mr. Salazar, Mr. Reid, Mr. Martinez, Mrs. 
  Clinton, Mr. Lieberman, Mrs. Boxer, and Mr. Menendez) submitted the 
 following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on Health, 
                     Education, Labor, and Pensions

                           November 16, 2006

             Committee discharged; considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION



Recognizing the contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions, and the 
20 years of educational endeavors provided by the Hispanic Association 
                     of Colleges and Universities.

Whereas 202 Hispanic Serving Institutions provide a gateway to higher education 
        for the Hispanic community, enrolling nearly half of all Hispanic 
        students in college today;
Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities, founded in San 
        Antonio, Texas, has grown from 18 founding colleges and universities, to 
        more than 400 United States colleges and universities, which the 
        Association recognizes as Hispanic Serving Institutions, associate 
        members, and partners;
Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities plays a vital role 
        in advocating for the growth, development, and infrastructure 
        enhancement of Hispanic Serving Institutions in order to provide a 
        better and more complete postsecondary education for Hispanics and other 
        students who attend these institutions;
Whereas the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities is the only 
        national education association that represents Hispanic Serving 
        Institutions and advocates on a national and State level for the 
        educational achievement and success of Hispanic students in higher 
        education;
Whereas the membership of the Hispanic Association of Colleges and Universities 
        has extended beyond the borders of the United States to include over 45 
        colleges and universities in Latin America, Spain, and Portugal in order 
        to expand education, research, and outreach through international 
        opportunities for faculty, internships, scholarships, and governmental 
        partnerships for students at Hispanic Serving Institutions; and
Whereas the 4th week in October 2006 is an appropriate time to express such 
        recognition during the 20th Anniversary Conference of the Hispanic 
        Association of Colleges and Universities in San Antonio, Texas: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the national role of the Hispanic 
        Association of Colleges and Universities as an advocate and 
        champion for Hispanic higher education and congratulates the 
        organization on its 20th Anniversary;
            (2) applauds Hispanic Serving Institutions for their work 
        to provide quality educational opportunities to all Hispanic 
        and other students who attend their institutions; and
            (3) urges university presidents, faculty, staff, and 
        supporters of Hispanic higher education to continue their 
        efforts to recruit, retain, educate, and graduate students who 
        might not otherwise pursue a postsecondary education.
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