[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 737 Engrossed in House (EH)]

H. Res. 737

                In the House of Representatives, U. S.,

                                                    September 14, 2009.
Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions play an important role in educating many 
        underprivileged students and helping them attain their full potential 
        through higher education;
Whereas there are currently about 268 Hispanic-Serving Institutions in the 
        United States;
Whereas Hispanic-Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and 
        improving their communities;
Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic-Serving Institutions 
        contributes to the strength and culture of our Nation;
Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving Institutions are 
        deserving of national recognition; and
Whereas the week of September 20th would be an appropriate week for such 
        recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives--
            (1) recognizes the achievements and goals of Hispanic-Serving 
        Institutions across the country;
            (2) supports the designation of an appropriate week as ``National 
        Hispanic-Serving Institutions Week'';
            (3) requests the President to issue a proclamation designating such 
        week; and
            (4) calling on the people of the United States and interested groups 
        to observe such week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and 
        programs to demonstrate support for Hispanic-Serving Institutions.
            Attest:

                                                                          Clerk.