[Congressional Bills 115th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 224 Introduced in House (IH)]

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115th CONGRESS
  1st Session
H. RES. 224

    Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Howard University and its 
                  contributions to the United States.


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                    IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES

                             March 23, 2017

Mr. Cummings submitted the following resolution; which was referred to 
              the Committee on Education and the Workforce

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                               RESOLUTION


 
    Recognizing the 150th Anniversary of Howard University and its 
                  contributions to the United States.

Whereas Howard University is celebrating its sesquicentennial on March 2, 2017, 
        celebrating achievements and milestones and its rich legacy of 
        excellence in truth and service;
Whereas Howard University was chartered by Congress in 1867 that set its mission 
        and vision to provide African-Americans with access to a high quality 
        education during an era of socioeconomic inequalities that still impacts 
        African-American and other minority communities today;
Whereas Howard University is a comprehensive research institution comprised of 
        13 schools and colleges with students pursuing more than 120 areas of 
        study, and it has awarded more than 120,000 degrees in the arts, 
        sciences, and the humanities;
Whereas Howard University produces more African-American doctors, dentists, 
        lawyers, and Ph.D. degree holders than any other American university;
Whereas Howard University has four Rhodes Scholars, which is the largest among 
        Historically Black Colleges and Universities;
Whereas Howard University has produced a Justice of the Supreme Court, cabinet 
        secretaries, diplomats, Members of Congress, local officials, and three 
        Mayors of the Nation's capital--including the city's first female mayor;
Whereas Howard University students, each year, participate in the Alternative 
        Spring Break program, which focuses on addressing community needs in 
        various cities across the country;
Whereas Howard University has a national radio show that educates small 
        businesses on best practices to be successful;
Whereas Howard University's Center for Urban Progress works to address urban 
        challenges, locally, nationally, and globally through community and 
        agency partnerships;
Whereas the Howard University Hospital serves vulnerable and economically 
        disadvantaged populations that need medical care;
Whereas Howard University's Charles B. Rangel International Affairs Program, 
        created to promote greater diversity and excellence in the United States 
        Foreign Service, has prepared students from across the country and other 
        institutions to become Foreign Service Officers, representing the United 
        States in countries such as China, Korea, South Africa, and Germany; and
Whereas Howard University has contributed historic periodicals from the 20th 
        century to the National Museum of African American History and Culture: 
        Now, therefore, be it
    Resolved, That the House of Representatives celebrates and honors 
Howard University for its rich legacy and contributions to the local, 
national, and global communities.
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