III 111th CONGRESS 1st Session S. RES. 269 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 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

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.