[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[S. Res. 352 Introduced in Senate (IS)]

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117th CONGRESS
  1st Session
S. RES. 352

  Designating the week of September 6 through September 10, 2021, as 
    ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week''.


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                   IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES

                            August 10, 2021

Mr. Tuberville (for himself and Mr. Scott of South Carolina) submitted 
 the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the 
                               Judiciary

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                               RESOLUTION


 
  Designating the week of September 6 through September 10, 2021, as 
    ``National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week''.

Whereas historically Black colleges and universities are degree-granting 
        institutions established prior to 1964 with the principal mission of 
        educating Black individuals in the United States;
Whereas there are over 100 accredited historically Black colleges and 
        universities located throughout 19 States, the District of Columbia, and 
        the United States Virgin Islands;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have a rich heritage and 
        have played a prominent role in the history of the United States;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities have provided, and continue 
        to provide, a high-quality education that allows students at those 
        colleges and universities to attain their full potential through higher 
        education;
Whereas historically Black colleges and universities serve as important engines 
        of economic growth and public service; and
Whereas the achievements and goals of historically Black colleges and 
        universities are deserving of national recognition: Now, therefore, be 
        it
    Resolved, That the Senate--
            (1) designates the week of September 6 through September 
        10, 2021, as ``National Historically Black Colleges and 
        Universities Week'';
            (2) declares that steps should be taken to raise awareness 
        of the contributions of historically Black colleges and 
        universities; and
            (3) calls on the people of the United States to observe the 
        week with appropriate ceremonies, activities, and programs to 
        demonstrate support for historically Black colleges and 
        universities in the United States.
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