[Congressional Bills 110th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 1311 Engrossed in House (EH)]


                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                         July 22, 2008.
Whereas Congress created the Gaining Early Awareness and Readiness for 
        Undergraduate Programs (GEAR UP) in 1998 to increase the number of low-
        income students who are prepared to enter and succeed in postsecondary 
        education;
Whereas increasing the number of low-income students who complete postsecondary 
        education is critical to the health and vitality of our communities and 
        the Nation as a whole;
Whereas GEAR UP is currently providing essential college preparatory services to 
        640,000 students in over 5,000 schools across 46 States, the District of 
        Columbia, America Samoa, Palau, and Puerto Rico;
Whereas GEAR UP students are taking more rigorous and advanced courses, 
        graduating from high school and enrolling in postsecondary education at 
        rates significantly higher than their low-income peers;
Whereas these remarkable achievements are attributable to the selfless 
        dedication of the students, families, education professionals, and 
        business and community leaders involved in GEAR UP;
Whereas the National Council for Community and Education Partnerships and the 
        Department of Education work in partnership to provide technical 
        assistance and host national conferences to strengthen GEAR UP programs 
        throughout the Nation; and
Whereas July 22, 2008, would be an appropriate day to designate as National GEAR 
        UP Day: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives expresses support for the 
designation of a National GEAR UP Day.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.