[Congressional Record Volume 143, Number 125 (Thursday, September 18, 1997)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1792]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




       NATIONAL HISTORICALLY BLACK COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES WEEK

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                         HON. JAMES E. CLYBURN

                           of south carolina

                    in the house of representatives

                      Thursday, September 18, 1997

  Mr. CLYBURN. Mr. Speaker, I rise today in recognition of September 
21-27 as National Historically Black Colleges and Universities Week. 
There are presently 104 historically black institutions of higher 
learning throughout the United States. These cornerstones of African-
American education have played an integral role in the lives of 
African-Americans and in American history.
  Historically black colleges and universities have set a precedent for 
providing quality instruction and valuable, lifelong experiences to 
students who are often underprivileged and under-represented. These 
students are taught to serve as successful, productive citizens and 
trained to compete in our global economy and work force. Though 
oftentimes faced with adversity, historically black colleges and 
institutions provide students with the opportunity to broaden their 
horizons and to reach their fullest potential.
  So, Mr. Speaker, please join me in congratulating and celebrating a 
legacy and tradition of the excellence, determination, strength, and 
perseverance of historically black colleges and universities during 
September 21-27.

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