[Congressional Bills 111th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 269 Agreed to Senate (ATS)]

111th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 269

   Designating the week beginning September 20, 2009, as ``National 
                 Hispanic Serving Institutions Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                           September 16, 2009

Mr. Menendez (for himself, Mr. Reid, Mr. Bingaman, Mrs. Hutchison, Mr. 
Cornyn, Mr. Lieberman, Mr. Udall of New Mexico, Mr. Udall of Colorado, 
 Mr. Schumer, Mrs. Gillibrand, Mr. Levin, Mr. Casey, and Mrs. Murray) 
 submitted the following resolution; which was considered and agreed to

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                               RESOLUTION


 
   Designating the week beginning September 20, 2009, as ``National 
                 Hispanic Serving Institutions Week''.

Whereas Hispanic Serving Institutions play an important role in educating 
        Hispanic students and helping them contribute to the economic vitality 
        of this Nation;
Whereas there are approximately 268 Hispanic Serving Institutions currently in 
        operation in the United States;
Whereas Hispanic Serving Institutions are actively involved in stabilizing and 
        improving their local communities;
Whereas celebrating the vast contributions of Hispanic Serving Institutions adds 
        to the strength and culture of our Nation; and
Whereas the achievements and goals of Hispanic Serving Institutions are 
        deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) recognizes the achievement and goals of Hispanic 
        Serving Institutions across this Nation;
            (2) designates the week beginning September 20, 2009, as 
        ``National Hispanic Serving Institutions Week''; and
            (3) 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 Hispanic 
        Serving Institutions.
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