[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 338 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 338

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                           May 5, 2009.
Whereas there are more than 1,100 community colleges in the United States;
Whereas there are more than 11,000,000 students enrolled in for-credit and not-
        for-credit programs at community colleges nationwide;
Whereas in 2009, community colleges in the United States will award more than 
        500,000 associate's degrees and 270,000 associate's certificates;
Whereas community colleges have educated more than 100,000,000 people in the 
        United States since the first community college was founded in 1901;
Whereas community college students are a more diverse group in terms of age, 
        income, race, and ethnicity than students attending traditional colleges 
        and universities, making community colleges essential to providing 
        access to postsecondary education;
Whereas community colleges enrich and enhance communities across the country, 
        socially, culturally, and politically;
Whereas community colleges are affordable and close to home for most people in 
        the United States;
Whereas community colleges allow many older students to take courses part-time 
        while working full-time, creating opportunities that otherwise would not 
        be available;
Whereas community colleges provide job training for workers who have lost their 
        jobs or are hoping to find better jobs, helping millions of people in 
        the United States support themselves and their families;
Whereas community colleges contribute more than $31,000,000,000 annually to the 
        Nation's economic growth and, by helping to provide a skilled workforce, 
        are critical to our Nation's continued success and prosperity in the 
        global economy of the 21st century; and
Whereas the American Association of Community Colleges, the Association of 
        Community College Trustees, and more than 1,100 community colleges 
        nationwide recognize April as National Community College Month: Now, 
        therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) supports the goals and ideals of National Community College 
        Month; and
            (2) congratulates the Nation's community colleges, and their 
        students, governing boards, faculty, and staff, for their contributions 
        to education and workforce development, and for their vital role in 
        ensuring a brighter, stronger future for the Nation.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.